Certified Nursing Assistant - Acute Telemetry

CHRISTUS Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in San Antonio, Texas, is looking for compassionate nurses to provide patient-focused care in a full-time capacity. Responsibilities include assisting with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, communicating effectively with the healthcare team, and maintaining a secure environment for patients. The ideal candidate must hold a CNA license and BLS certification, with patient care experience preferred. Join a dedicated team committed to serving the community.

Qualifications

• CNA License in state of employment required.
• BLS certification required.
• Patient care experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Prepare rooms for admission and ensure patient belongings are transported.
• Communicate effectively with team members during shifts.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Effective communication

Basic patient assessment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Patient care equipment

Job description

Description

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills (CSRH-WH) is a 150-bed hospital serving the fastest growing area of San Antonio. Specialized care includes orthopedic and surgical services, ICU, women’s services, a newborn nursery, comprehensive cardiovascular care from diagnostics to open heart surgery, vascular lab, sleep center, emergency services, the CHRISTUS Weight Loss Institute, wound care, rehabilitation, and more. The campus also boasts an Outpatient Imaging Center and three medical plazas, one of which houses our CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Health Center.

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 rapidly 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.

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.

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

7AM - 7PM

Work Type

Full Time