Certified Nursing Assistant - Acute Telemetry

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Patient Care Assistant to support nursing activities in a fast-paced acute telemetry unit. This role involves assisting with patient care, documentation, and ensuring a safe environment, all while working within a compassionate team that values community service. Full-time positions are available, requiring a CNA license and BLS certification. Ideal candidates will have experience in patient care and a commitment to excellence in service.

Qualifications

• CNA License required.
• BLS certification required.
• Patient care experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Prepares rooms for admission, ensures patient belongings accompany them.
• Communicates effectively with team members and responds to emergencies.

Skills

Patient care experience

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job 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.

Acute Telemetry is a 30-bed unit that consists of a dynamic team. We are seeking nurses to join our faith-based organization that is founded on compassion and dedication in serving the rapid growing community. We would like to welcome you to apply and explore what you have to offer and what you can contribute to the team.

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:

Varies

Work Type:

Full Time