Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation·La Follette, Tennessee
Provides direct patient care including personal hygiene, daily living activities, and basic nursing support under licensed supervision. Responsible for monitoring vital signs, documenting patient conditions, and ensuring a safe, clean environment.
The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) provides direct patient care under the supervision of licensed nursing staff. The CNA assists with personal hygiene, daily living activities, and basic nursing care to ensure patient safety, comfort, and well-being. The CNA is responsible for observing and reporting patient conditions, maintaining a clean environment, and promoting continuity and quality of care.
Essential Functions
Assists patients with personal hygiene tasks, including bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, and other daily living activities.
Provides basic care such as changing linens, assisting with repositioning, and providing mobility support.
Measures and records vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure, and reports changes in patient condition to nursing staff.
Documents patient care activities accurately and promptly, maintaining confidentiality in accordance with healthcare regulations.
Supports patient nutrition by serving meals, assisting with feeding, and monitoring intake and output.
Maintains patient safety by ensuring the proper use of restraints, following infection control protocols, and implementing fall prevention measures.
Assists with basic treatments such as applying nonsterile dressings, ice packs, and heat treatments as directed by nursing staff.
Communicates effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams to ensure a positive care experience and address patient needs.
Participates in ongoing training and education to maintain CNA certification and stay updated on best practices in patient care.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Requires a valid CNA certification in the state of employment and BCLS certification. Candidates must have 1-3 years of CNA experience, with 3-6 years in a skilled nursing facility preferred.
Market context
Support-services roles in Tennessee often stay competitive because employers look for licensed nurses who can step into patient-facing operations and coordinate care reliably. For this role category, the strongest candidates usually pair current state licensure and CPR certification with medical-surgical, ICU, or hemodialysis experience. The job requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; before applying, confirm your license status and highlight any hands-on clinical experience that matches the preferred background.
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