Certified Nursing Assistant - Acute MedSurgical A

CHRISTUS Health; Alamogordo (NM); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 26.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CHRISTUS Health in Alamogordo, NM is seeking a Patient Care Assistant to support nursing staff under RN supervision. You will assist with basic patient care, room setup, and transportation while ensuring safety and confidentiality for each patient we serve.

The role requires a CNA license, a high school diploma or equivalent, and BLS certification. Schedule is 7 PM to 7 AM, full-time, with duties including documentation and stocking as needed.

Formación

• CNA license in state of employment is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Prepare rooms for admission, set up IV pots and adjust beds.
• Transport stable patients safely as needed.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and secure belongings during transport and discharge.
• Assist with daily unit tasks and replenish supplies.
• Respond to emergencies and patient call lights promptly.
• Document accurately and complete pertinent forms.
• Assist with inventory and stock items as needed.
• Communicate effectively with the care team across shifts.

Educación

CNA License (state of employment)

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification

Descripción del empleo

Summary:

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/licensed Nurse, this Job will assist with routine and repetitive patient care activities in a nursing unit. This Job also performs specific clerical, organizational, and patient-focused activities. The patient-focused tasks will be supportive in nature.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Completes pertinent documents.
• Prepares rooms for admission by setting up IV pots, and adjusting bed to the appropriate level.
• Assures that all patient belongings accompany the patient to the new unit or home at time of discharge.
• Safely transports stable patients as required.
• Maintains security/confidentiality when transporting patients and interacting with family and visitors.
• Cleans, procures and returns equipment and supplies.
• Run errands for the unit as required.
• Assist Licensed personnel in providing a safe and comfortable environment at all times; replenish patient room with water, linen, and towels, as appropriate.
• Perform unit-specific patient care tasks in accordance with the skills checklist and documents on the flowsheet.
• Identify obvious changes in the patient's condition and take responsibility for reporting those changes promptly to the nurse in charge.
• Assist with the ordering and maintenance of stock items according to established inventory when needed.
• Keeps unit supplies in an organized and orderly fashion.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Communicate effectively with other team members during and between shifts.
• Responds to phone calls and patient call lights.
• Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• Patient care experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• CNA License in state of employment required.
• BLS required.

Work Schedule:

7PM - 7AM

Work Type:

Full Time