Job detail

CNA Acute Care I Nights

Phoebe Putney Health System

#CNA #BLS #Patient Care #Healthcare #Specimen Collection #Basic Life Support #Acute Care #Clinical Documentation #EKG

Quick overview

The CNA provides direct and indirect patient care under the guidance of a Licensed Nurse, including collecting specimens and performing EKGs. They are also responsible for documenting patient data and participating in unit activities to improve care outcomes.

Requirements summary

A High School Diploma or GED and a valid CNA certification with BLS are required. A vocational degree in a medical field and at least one year of patient care experience are preferred.

high schoolprofessional certificatePatient MonitoringPatient CareCompassionate CareClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationSpecimen CollectionEquipment TroubleshootingEKG PerformanceDrug Screen CollectionBreath Alcohol Testing

Job description

Job Number

34070
Location:
Phoebe
Putney
Memorial
Hospital
Street
Address: 417
W 3rd
Ave
City,
State:
Albany,
Georgia
Zip
Code: 31701
Department:
PPMH
ACUTE
CARE
I
Shift: 7P7A
Shift
Job
Type:
Full time
Posted
Date: 2026-06-02

Job Description

Summary: The Certified Nursing Assistant assists Physicians and nursing personnel in providing patient care to a specific patient population. Provides direct and indirect patient care duties under the guidance and direction of the Licensed Nurse. Collects specimens, runs lab tests, performs EKG's, Drug screen collection, and Breath Alcohols. Performs clerical duties as assigned. Participates in unit activities that enhance and promote quality patient care outcomes in accordance with the mission, vision and values of Patient Care Services of Phoebe Putney Health System.

Description

Qualifications High School Diploma or GED (Required) Vocational / Technical Degree in Medical Field (Preferred) Work Experience 1+ year Patient Care Experience in a health care setting (Preferred)
Licenses and
Certifications
Required
Certifications/Licensures: Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certified
Nursing
Assistant (CNA)
Essential
Functions
DOCUMENTATION: Documents and submits required information and data in a timely fashion. Clearly and accurately documents designated processes, policies, products, service offerings, etc. Ensures that documentation is tailored to expected readers / users. Uses correct terminology. Conforms to required style and format.
Technology
AND
Equipment
USE: Demonstrates technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role. Understands equipment operation. Maintains equipment in working order. Troubleshoots equipment problems. Uses technology to increase productivity.
Adapts to new technology
CARE
PROCESSES: Treats patients and families with compassion and implements plan of care. Bases care decisions on plan of care. Monitors and documents patient response. Establishes rapport with clients. Adapts communication style, listens and responds to patient needs. Recognizes age-specific responses to treatment. Provides effective interventions. Respects patients confidentiality and privacy. Supports social, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients and families. Manages difficult or emotional patient situations.
Outcomes
AND
EVALUATIONS: Develops expected outcomes that provide direction for continuity of care. Involves patient/family and other disciplines to determine expected outcomes. Modifies expected outcomes based on changes in the assessment of the patient. Includes the patient and others involved in the care in the evaluation process. Evaluates the plan in relation to patient responses and expected outcomes. Documents the results of the evaluation. Additional Duties Adheres to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines. Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization. Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures. Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs). Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time. Demonstrates competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs. For non-clinical areas, has attended training and demonstrates usage of age- specific customer service skills. Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate. All Career Site links will be transferred to new URLs on January 31st, increasing performance and enhancing security. Your application data will be saved, but any bookmarked links will need to be replaced. All candidates with active applications will receive a notification with the new link once the URLs are live. Thank you for your patience! Phoebe Putney Health System is southwest Georgia’s preferred career choice for professionals who want to improve the community’s health by joining a respected, cutting-edge team. We offer you the opportunity to collaborate with the best colleagues in a friendly, close-knit setting that feels like family. Your career at Phoebe will allow you to apply learned skills, explore new paths and advance into greater opportunities. There's more for you at Phoebe. Phoebe is simply the best, most advanced healthcare provider in the region. If you want to work in the medical field, we are the preferred choice, with the best technology, the most specialists and the area’s top talent. If you are searching for a non-clinical career that allows you to serve the community and grow, you’ll also find us ideal. We’re one of the area’s premier employers, offering a close-knit culture, outstanding benefits and many ways to develop your career.