Certified Nursing Assistant (PCT) 1N Nights

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Jackson, MS seeks a patient care assistant to perform basic patient care tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse. This role emphasizes communication with the RN, patient comfort, and safety while supporting discharge and daily rounds.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED and relevant licensure with BLS certification to be completed within 14 days of hire. Prior CNA/MA/AEMT experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year recent experience in patient care or nursing support preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CNA/MA/AEMT licensure or equivalent with BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic patient care tasks under the direction of the RN.
• Communicate and collaborate with the professional registered nurse.
• Support safety and comfort for patients, including mobility and comfort measures.
• Transports non-monitored patients and assists with transports as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized patient environment and assist with discharge coordination as required.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

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