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A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$35,313 / year median in Tennessee
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Certified Nursing Aide (CNA)
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PRN Your experience matters Starr Regional Medical Center-Etowah Campus is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Certified Nurse Aide joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. About us Starr Regional Medical Center- Etowah Campus is a home to an emergency department, outpatient services, an 88-bed skilled and long-term care nursing home, a senior care program and wound care center. How you'll contribute A CNA who excels in this role performs patient care activities in accordance with applicable scopes and standards of practice. They support nursing staff and contribute to a safe, comfortable, and compassionate patient experience. This includes but is not limited to: Providing direct patient care including bathing, grooming, feeding, ambulation, and repositioning. Assisting nursing staff with vital signs, specimen collection, and routine observations and report changes in patient condition promptly. Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized patient environment. Supporting patient mobility and safety using appropriate techniques and equipment. Documenting care provided in accordance with department standards. Qualifications High School Diploma or equivalent work experience required Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 60 days of hire CNA certification required Why Join Us? We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:
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Financial & Career Growth:
Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
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Employee Well-being:
Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
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Professional Development:
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. To see our full benefits and how WE invest in YOU, use the link below: Total Rewards |
Lifepoint Health Careers EEOC Statement:
Starr Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Starr Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.
Qualifications:
['Basic Life Support (BLS) certification', 'CNA certification', 'High School Diploma or equivalent']