Certified Nursing Assistant (PCT) 1N Nights

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse in a Jackson, MS area facility. A one-year recent healthcare experience is preferred, along with CNA certification and BLS within 14 days of hire.

The role focuses on maintaining patient safety, dignity, and comfort while assisting with routine tasks, vital signs, and basic care activities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year recent experience preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CNA certification or equivalent licensure required.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with the RN.
• Performs patient care tasks under RN direction (vital signs, glucose testing, venous access).
• Provides basic patient care services (weights, intake/outtake, room readiness).
• Maintains a clean, quiet, clutter-free patient environment.
• Assists patient/family with call lights, orientation, and discharge scheduling.
• Supports safety and mobility; participates in safety rounds.
• Assists with feeding, hydration, and comfort needs.
• Transports non-monitored patients and assists with monitored transports.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Vital signs awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA Certification

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

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• 1 year recent (within past 6 months) experience

Education

Minimum Required

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Licensure

Minimum Required

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