Certified Nursing Assistant- Nursing Float Pool

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a dedicated nursing support candidate to perform patient care tasks under the direction of a registered nurse. The role emphasizes patient dignity, autonomy, and compassionate care across basic services and bedside support.

The position requires cooperative communication with RNs and efficient handling of routine duties, with emphasis on safety, comfort, and timely patient flow within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• CNA/AEMT/Paramedic or MA certification; BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with and collaborates with the RN.
• Performs patient care tasks under the RN including vitals, glucose testing, phlebotomy, electrode placement.
• Maintains clean, safe patient rooms and retrieves equipment.
• Assist with discharge scheduling and patient mobility.
• Ensure patient comfort and safety through basic needs support and safety rounds.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Patient care

Education

CNA Program/Certification

AEMT/Paramedic Licensure/Certification

MA Program/Certification

Tools

BLS Certification

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

Licensure

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