Certified Nursing Assistant-Nursing Float Pool-PRN

CHRISTUS Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Shreveport seeks a Per Diem Patient Care Assistant to support nursing staff in delivering quality patient care. Responsibilities include assisting with patient admissions and discharges, performing clerical tasks, and maintaining safety and comfort for patients. Candidates should possess a CNA license and preferably have prior experience in an acute care environment.

Qualifications

• CNA License in state of employment required.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience in acute care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Perform unit-specific patient care tasks as required.
• Identify and report changes in patient condition promptly.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary:

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/licensed Nurse, this position will assist with routine and repetitive patient care activities in a nursing unit. This position 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:

7AM - 7PM

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

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