Certified Nursing Assistant - Bradenton, FL

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) / Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) / Medical Assistant (MA) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Job

Work side-by-side with expert wound care physicians and nurse practitioners assisting with all aspects of wound care treatment in skilled nursing facilities.

Complete wound care training and certification will be provided.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant (MA) in good standing with the State.
• Must relate positively and favorably to facility staff, patients/residents, and families while working cooperatively with others.
• Must meet all local health regulations and pass post-employment physical exam if required. This requirement also includes a criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.
• Must maintain regular attendance on the job, including traveling daily to partner facilities.
• Prior experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF).

Duties

• Hands-on assistance for the wound physician during bedside rounds as needed.
• Troubleshoot for the physician with SNF staff.
• Facilitate efficiency during rounds by ensuring patients are available and ready for the physician to conduct consults.
• Assist the SNF wound care nurse when necessary, including, but not limited to, incontinence care, preparing/positioning the patient for physician evaluation, assisting with dressing application, and full-body skin exams.
• Take simple notes as dictated by the physician during rounds, including, but not limited to, documenting wound measurements, wound locations, and the treatment plan.
• Assist with telemedicine visits and the use of a camera for video conferencing.
• Assist the physician with obtaining written consent for procedures when required by SNF.

Job Type: 1099/Independent Contractor

Pay: $ 21.00 to $ 24.00 per hour

Medical Specialty: Geriatrics

Physical Setting

Long-term care

Nursing home

Work Location

On the road