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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Charleston, SC

Job Details

Job Location

Charleston VAMC, Charleston, SC - Charleston, SC

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Certification

Travel Percentage

Up to 25%

Job Shift

Any

Job Category

Health Care

Description

Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Position Type: Full Time (30-40+ hours/week)

Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Job Category: Health Care

Shifts Available: Days, Mids, Nights Our Company Promise

We are committed to providing our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Vighter’s Mission is to provide efficient, fast, high quality healthcare staffing to our clients. Our Culture’s 5 key elements are crucial to the effectiveness of our employees in accomplishing our mission. These elements are:

+ Dependability

+ Integrity

+ Personability

+ Transparency

+ Responsiveness

Creating and cultivating this Culture within the organization is our commitment to our employees.

Above all, Vighter employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude that they are expected to share externally with every Vighter Client and Customer. Summary:

Vighter is recruiting multiple Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) to provide patient care support at the Charleston VA Medical Center in Charleston, SC . The VA Center is rated as a complex medical facility, therefore provides care to Veterans locally and from surrounding states.

AtVighter, we take pride in partnering with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to deliver compassionate healthcare services to our nation’s veterans. Our mission is to deliver high-quality care with compassion, integrity, and respect, helping improve the health and well-being of veterans in the area. Vighter is a Service Disabled, Veteran Owned Small Business that is accredited by both the Joint Commission and ISO-9001. With our dedication to continuous process improvement, Vighter assists in the provision of the highest standards of care.

Principle Accountabilities:

+ Provide direct patient care, including assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and feeding.

+ Support patient mobility and ambulation needs, including transferring patients and ensuring safety during activities.

+ Monitor and document patients' vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature.

+ Assist in medical procedures as directed by the nursing team and collect specimens.

+ Observe patients' physical and emotional well-being, promptly reporting any changes to the nursing staff.

+ Maintain a clean, safe, and organized environment in patient rooms and common areas.

Knowledge and Skills:

+ Strong understanding of basic patient care principles and techniques.

+ Knowledge of infection control and patient safety standards.

+ Proficiency in monitoring and documenting vital signs.

+ Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams.

+ Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

+ Compassionate, patient-focused attitude with a commitment to delivering high-quality care.

Education:

+ High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a state-approved CNA training program.

Qualifications:

+ Must have and maintain one of the following certifications: Basic Life Support for health care providers through the American Heart Association®, CPR for the professional rescuer through the American Red Cross or the American Safety and Health Institute.

+ Certification: Active certification as a Nursing Assistant in Tennessee. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is a MUST HAVE.

+ Experience: Must have prior experience in a healthcare setting, particularly in long-term care or a hospital.

+ Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a healthcare team.

Duty Hours / On-call Requirements

+ The expected duty hours for this position are 8 hours per day and 5 days per week. However, this key position supporting 24/7/365 operations which may require work to be conducted in the day, at night, on weekends, and during holidays.

+ This position has availability to work day, evening and night shifts. Availability during weekends and holidays is a possibility. Advanced notice will be provided for scheduling purposes.

+ We try our best to accommodate your schedule, so please inform Vighter of your desired schedule and/or geographic limitations in advance.

Work Environment

+ Location: VAMC, Charleston, SC

+ Supportive team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff.

+ Opportunity to work with diverse populations, including Veterans and underserved communities.

Travel:

+ As required to satisfy the contractual obligations. Generally, travel is limited to commute from residence to the worksite. Commute is non-compensatory. All official travel is government-funded.

Benefits

+ Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, with Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance available for W2 full time employees .

+ Company-paid basic Life and AD&D insurance and subsidized health insurance (W2).

+ Paid time off and holidays.

+ Professional development and promotion opportunities.

Physical Requirements :

+ Must be able to sit for more than 8 hours per day.

+ Must be willing to work overtime if necessary.

+ Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs.

+ Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. and carry up to 10 feet.

+ Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders.

+ Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print.

+ Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.

+ Must be able to perform duties in an indoor or outdoor environment.

+ Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation.

+ Must undergo urine drug screening (UDS).

In accordance with recent Executive Orders (EO 14151, EO 14168 and EO 14173,) Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Contact us: [email protected]

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Qualifications

ducation:

+ High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a state-approved CNA training program.

Qualifications:

+ Must have and maintain one of the following certifications: Basic Life Support for health care providers through the American Heart Association®, CPR for the professional rescuer through the American Red Cross or the American Safety and Health Institute.

+ Certification: Active certification as a Nursing Assistant in Tennessee. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is a MUST HAVE.

+ Experience: Must have prior experience in a healthcare setting, particularly in long-term care or a hospital.

+ Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a healthcare team.