Certified Nursing Assistant - Acute Medsurgical A

Christus Health; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Christus Health in Alexandria, LA seeks a Nursing Assistant (CNA) to support bedside care under RN supervision. You will assist with patient care, admit/discharge support, and help maintain a safe, clean environment on the unit during the 7PM–7AM shift.

This role emphasizes diligent documentation, stock maintenance, swift communication with the nursing team, and compassionate, patient-focused service. CNA license and BLS are required, with acute care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• CNA license required in state of employment.
• BLS certification required.
• Acute care patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge.
• Prepare rooms for admission by setting up supplies and adjusting beds.
• Safely transport stable patients as required.
• Maintain unit supplies and equipment.
• Respond to emergencies and patient calls.
• Document patient information accurately.
• Communicate effectively with the nursing team across shifts.
• Support licensed personnel to maintain a safe, comfortable environment.

Skills

Patient care

Team communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA License

BLS Certification

Job description

Description

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