Certified Nursing Assistant 5D Oncology (PCT)

Baptist; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Jackson, MS seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Oncology and Infusion department. Under the direction of a registered nurse, you perform patient care tasks, monitor vital signs, assist with daily living activities, and provide compassionate support that preserves patient autonomy and dignity.

You will communicate with the RN, help with transports and discharge preparations, keep rooms clean and safe, and support patient and family needs.

Qualifications

• 1 year recent (within past 6 months) experience.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• CNA Program/Certification or AEMT/Paramedic Licensure/Certification or MA Program/Certification; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with the professional registered nurse.
• Performs patient care tasks under the direction of the RN including vital signs, blood glucose testing, phlebotomy, electrode placement, venous compression devices.
• Performs basic patient care services under the direction of the RN including height & actual weights, intake & output, retrieval of equipment & supplies, stocks patient rooms.
• Maintains a conducive environment for the patient including clutter free rooms, removing linen/trash from rooms, quiet surroundings.
• Supports patient/family communication needs including answering call lights, orienting new patients to the room, assisting with discharge appointments.
• Promotes safety including assisting with patient mobility, safety rounds/4Ps.
• Promotes comfort including providing water, ice, cups, pillows, blankets, assistance with meals.
• Transports non-monitored patients.
• Assists RN with monitored and/or intubated transports.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant 5D Oncology (PCT)

Jackson, MS, United States

Job Info

• Job Identification 44116
• Job Category NURSING
• Business Unit MBMC Central MS
• Department Oncology and Infusion

Job Description

Job Summary

Performs patient care tasks and basic patient care services under the direction of the professional registered nurse. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with the professional registered nurse.
• Performs patient care tasks under the direction of the RN including vital signs, blood glucose testing, phlebotomy, electrode placement, venous compression devices
• Performs basic patient care services under the direction of the RN including height & actual weights, intake & output, retrieval of equipment & supplies, stocks patient rooms
• Maintains a conducive environment for the patient including clutter free rooms, removing linen/trash from rooms, quiet surroundings
• Supports patient/family communication needs including answering call lights, orienting new patients to the room, assisting with discharge appointments
• Promotes safety including assisting with patient mobility, safety rounds/4Ps
• Promotes comfort including providing water, ice, cups, pillows, blankets, assistance with meals
• Transports non-monitored patients
• Assists RN with monitored and/or intubated transports
• Performs other duties as assigned

SpecificationsExperienceMinimum Required

• 1 year recent (within past 6 months) experience

Preferred/DesiredEducationMinimum Required

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Preferred/DesiredTrainingMinimum RequiredPreferred/DesiredSpecial SkillsMinimum RequiredPreferred/DesiredLicensureMinimum Required

• CNA Program/Certification or AEMT/Paramedic Licensure/Certification or MA Program/Certification; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Preferred/Desired