Certified Nursing Assistant (PCT) 1N Nights

Baptist; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Jackson, MS seeks a Nursing Assistant to support the Medical Surgical Unit. The role performs patient care tasks under the direction of a registered nurse, delivering compassionate, patient‑focused care while safeguarding autonomy, dignity and rights.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, CNA/AEMT/MA certs or BLS within 14 days of hire, and at least 1 year of recent experience. The position emphasizes teamwork, safety, and effective communication with patients and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 1 year recent (within past 6 months) experience.
• CNA/AEMT/Paramedic Licensure/Certification or MA Program/Certification; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE.

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.
• Maintains a conducive environment for the patient including clutter free rooms, removing linen/trash from rooms, quiet surroundings.
• Promotes safety including assisting with patient mobility, safety rounds/4Ps.
• Promotes comfort including providing water, ice, cups, pillows, blankets, assistance with meals.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Team collaboration

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Education

High School Diploma

GED

CNA Certification

Job description

Jackson, MS, United States

Job Info

• Job Identification 44251
• Job Category NURSING
• Business Unit MBMC Central MS
• Department Medical Surgical Unit

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.

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.

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

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• 1 year recent (within past 6 months) experience

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Preferred/Desired

Training

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Minimum Required

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

Preferred/Desired