Assistant-Certified Nursing (FT 6P)

Baptist; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Columbus, MS is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide personal care and assist licensed personnel in a Stepdown Unit.

The role involves direct patient care, adherence to clinical policies, patient safety, and participation in ongoing education to enhance patient outcomes. Excellent English communication and basic computer literacy are required; BLS must be completed within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Proof of current CNA certification in state of practice.
• BLS certification required within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient care duties under licensed nursing personnel.
• Assists in procedures per established policies and patient needs.
• Ensures patient safety.
• Participates in ongoing educational activities.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Clear English communication

Computer literacy

Education

CNA certification

Job description

• Business Unit BMH Golden Triangle Hospital
• Department Stepdown Unit

Job Description

Job Summary

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

Job Summary

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.

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

• 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.

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

• Computer literacy.

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

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

Preferred/Desired