CNA

Certified Nursing Assistant - Hospice

Visiting Nurse Health System (VNHS) is hiring for a compassionate, dedicated and skilled C.N.A. in our Hospice Division serving patients in the Sandy Springs, Tucker, Decatur and surrounding areas.

Who is Visiting Nurse Health System?

Serving the Atlanta area for over 75 years, Visiting Nurse is a leading provider of home healthcare, long-term care at home, hospice, and palliative care services. Our dedicated and skilled clinicians help patients, and their loved ones receive care at home following an illness, surgery, or hospital stay.

Our vision is to be the first choice for patients, families, payers, and other healthcare providers to select when they need healthcare services at home. We aim to achieve patient and employee satisfaction scores and clinical outcomes within the top 10 percent of all home healthcare providers in the U.S. VNHS is committed to investing in our strong community partnerships, coordinated care solutions, top-performing workforce, and innovative technologies to improve affordability throughout the healthcare continuum. We strive to be a financially strong organization where healthcare professionals prefer to work.

About the Position:

A Hospice registered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)  provides compassionate care to patients who are terminally ill. The main goal is to help patients feel comfortable and dignified during the final stages of their life. CNA's treat patients with complex care needs, at the end of life, in collaboration with the clinical team. Your primary function is to provide personal care and related health care services to the patients in the home to assist in providing a safe and sanitary environment.   

Qualifications:

• Education: High school graduate, GED or equivalent in training and experience. In addition, must have successfully completed the Certified Nursing Assistant program
• Certification/Licensures: Must be certified as a nursing assistant in the state of Georgia. Must have current CPR certificate.
• Previous Experience: At least 1-year experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home or home health agency, or within the last 24 months has completed Certified Nursing Assistant program.
• Knowledge/Training: Must be able to read and write in English and follow written and verbal instructions in English effectively. Demonstrate interest in the welfare of the ill and elderly and desires to provide care in the home. Ability to pass a written competency test.
• Computer Skills:  Must be familiar with general use and functions of the computer, such as, usernames and password concepts; internet; e-mail; navigation of computer desktop or laptop, including starting programs, using files, and windows, effectively use navigation buttons and tool bars; ability to self-manage online HR services and online training programs.
• Transportation: Must have reliable transportation.

 Salary: $34,059.31 - $51,088.96

Join us in our mission to provide excellent care, comfort, and dignity to our patients!

Visiting Nurse is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants based on race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religious creed, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, military and veteran status, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, reproductive health decision-making, lawful off-duty use of marijuana, any other characteristic protected by law, or any combination of two or more of the characteristics listed here. If you need an accommodation to complete an online application, please contact Visiting Nurse at 404-215-6100.

For more information, please visit our website: vnhs.org.