Assistant-Certified Nursing

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide personal care and support to patients under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.

You will perform direct patient care, assist with procedures, ensure safety, and participate in ongoing education to meet patient needs and hospital standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly in English in writing and speaking.
• Proficient in computer literacy and basic software
• CNA certification and BLS must be current or obtained within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.
• Assists in procedures for the patient population served following established policies and procedures.
• Ensures patient safety at all times.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities to maintain competency.
• Completes assigned goals and duties as directed.

Skills

Clear communication

Computer literacy

Education

CNA certification

BLS certification

Job description

Job Summary

Provides personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel. Performs other duties as assigned.

Overview

Provides personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties as assigned under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.
• Assists in the performance of procedures for the patient population served in a manner that is consistent with established policies and procedures.
• Provides for patient safety.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Education

• Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Special Skills

• Computer literacy.

Licensure

• Proof of current certification in state of practice; CNA; BLS within 14 Days of Hire