Certified Nursing Assistant 5N (PCT)

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Jackson, Mississippi seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to support patient care tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse.

You will assist with vital signs, phlebotomy, daily living activities, safety rounds, mobility, discharge preparation, and ensuring a clean, comfortable environment for patients and families.

Qualifications

• CNA certification or MA program/Certification; BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with the RN.
• Performs patient care tasks under the direction of the RN including vital signs, phlebotomy, and basic assessments.
• Assists with intake/output, positioning, and retrieves equipment and supplies.
• Maintains clean, clutter-free rooms and quiet, safe surroundings.
• Supports patient and family communication, including answering call lights and orienting new patients.
• Assists with patient mobility and safety rounds.
• Provides comfort measures and assistance with meals and hydration.
• Transports non-monitored patients and assists with transports for monitored or intubated patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

Overview

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

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• 1 year recent (within past 6 months) experience

Education

Minimum Required

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Licensure

Minimum Required

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