Who We Are
At Vitruvian Health, we serve with compassion. As the leading healthcare system for northwest Georgia and southeast Tennessee, we are committed not only to strengthening the health of our communities, but also to supporting the growth, success, and well‑being of every team member.
Our Legacy
Formerly Hamilton Health Care System, Vitruvian Health is built on a legacy of trust, innovation, and exceptional care. With more than 80 access points across the region—including Hamilton Medical Center and Bradley Medical Center—you’ll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger: a connected, mission‑driven team making a difference every day.
Our Values
Our core values— Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence (PRIDE) —guide every interaction and decision. We believe in empowering our people, celebrating what makes us unique, and delivering care that reflects the heart of our mission.
Your Career With Us
Join us and build a meaningful career where you’re valued, inspired, and supported to make a real impact.
Excellence. Every person. Every time.
SUMMARY
Provides each of your assigned patients with routine daily nursing care and services in accordance with the patient's assessment and care plan, and as may be directed by your supervisor.
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
Non-exempt status. May be required to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. Subject to callback during any emergency.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Reports to Charge Nurse
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
A high school diploma or its equivalent preferred. CNA Diploma from an accredited CNA Program required and as evidenced by primary source of verification.
OTHER TRAINING, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Should be a Certified Nursing Assistant in accordance with the laws of this state. BLS preferred, but not required.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS
Primary Physical Requirements:
- Lift up to 10 lbs.: Occasionally required to lift medical charts, supplies, and patients' personal items, e.g., clothing and food items.
- Lift 11 to 25 lbs.: Occasionally may be required when lifting soiled bed linens.
- Lift 26 to 40 lbs.: Occasionally to frequently required when assisting an ambulatory patient in bathing or dressing.
- Lift over 40 lbs.: Frequently required when transferring a non-ambulatory patient weighing between 100 and 160 pounds. Two aides are typically utilized when patient is unusually heavy or combative.
- Carry up to 10 lbs.: Occasionally required to lift medical charts, supplies, and patients' personal items, e.g., clothing and food items.
- Carry 11 to 25 lbs.: Occasionally may be required when lifting soiled bed linens and carrying to the utility area.
- Carry 26 to 40 lbs.: Occasionally to frequently required when assisting an ambulatory patient in bathing or dressing.
- Carry over 40 lbs.: Occasionally to frequently required when transferring a non-ambulatory patient weighing between 100 and 160 pounds. Two aides are typically utilized when patient is unusually heavy or combative.
- Reach above shoulder height: 4 feet.
- Reach at shoulder height: Frequently may occur when assisting patients in eating, when changing bed linens, and when taking vital signs.
- Reach below shoulder height: Occasionally occurs while assisting patients with peri-care and bathing.
Push/Pull: 20 feet.
Hand Manipulation
- Grasping: Frequently grasping while transferring patient.
- Fingering: Occasionally occurs while documenting patients’ medical charts.
- Handling: Constantly handling patients' personal items, blood pressure gauge, thermometer, and eating utensils.
Controls & Equipment: Blood pressure gauge, thermometer, etc.
Other Physical Considerations:
- Twisting: Occasionally may occur while transferring patient.
- Bending: Occasionally occurs while taking vital signs, assisting patient in bathing, providing peri-care, etc.
- Squatting: Occasionally may occur while bathing patient; also required when putting on shoes and socks of patients, and also when making eye-to-eye contact while talking if patient is in a wheelchair.
- Kneeling: Occasionally may occur while bathing patient.
- Crouching: Required when putting on shoes and socks of patients, and also when making eye-to-eye contact while talking if patient is in a wheelchair.
- Climbing: Not required.
Balancing: Not required.
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During an 8-hour day, Associate is required to:
Consecutive Hours Total Hours
Sit 1 1
Stand 3 3
Walk 3 4
Work Surface: Varies from carpeting, linoleum, and tile. When seated, typically an office-type chair.
Cognitive and Sensory Requirements:
- Talking: Necessary for communicating with others.
- Hearing: Constantly required when communicating with patients, visitors, and staff.
- Sight: Necessary for doing job correctly and effectively.
Tasting & Smelling: Not required.
EQUIPMENT USED
Blood pressure gauge, thermometer, etc.
SUMMARY OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES
Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious disease, air contaminants and hazardous chemicals. May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, associates and visitors.
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
In this position, the associate is required to be on his or her feet continually throughout the day. In a full-time nonrestrictive basis, the associate must be able to lift at least 40 pounds of weight, which is required when transferring a patient from a bed to a wheelchair. A transfer belt is necessary and required when transferring any patient. This is for the safety of not only the patient, but also the aide. Other nurses are available to assist with heavier patients as needed.
Drug-Free Workplace
Full ‑ Time and Part ‑ Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
- 403(b) Matching (Retirement)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee wellness program
- Employer‑paid Life and AD&D insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- ICHRA for health insurance
- Paid Annual Leave (Time Off)
Additional Full ‑ Time Benefits:
- Employer‑paid Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability
