Certified Nursing Assistant (PCT) 3B Days Medsurg

Baptist; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Jackson, MS seeks a Nursing Support professional to perform patient care tasks under the direction of a registered nurse. The role emphasizes compassionate patient interaction and adherence to patient rights and autonomy.

Responsibilities include vital signs, phlebotomy, and assisting with transport, safety, and comfort. Requires CNA/Certification or MA/AEMT licensure with BLS within 14 days. Minimum 1 year experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year recent experience in patient care.
• CNA program/certification or equivalent.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with the RN.
• Performs patient care tasks under the RN including vital signs, glucose testing, phlebotomy, electrode placement, venous devices.
• Maintains a clean, stocked patient room and assists with supplies.
• Supports patient/family communication and discharge planning.
• Promotes safety including mobility assistance and safety rounds.
• Promotes patient comfort with basic needs such as water, pillows, meals.
• Transports non-monitored patients and assists with transfers for monitored cases.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Jackson, MS, United States

Job Info

• Job Identification 46803
• Job Category NURSING SUPPORT
• 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