Certified Nursing Assistant- (PCT)4D Neurology Nights

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is seeking a patient care assistant who works under the supervision of a registered nurse to support basic patient care tasks and ensure patient comfort and safety. The role emphasizes collaboration with RNs and maintaining a therapeutic patient environment.

Responsibilities include performing vital signs, phlebotomy, and assistance with patient transports, while ensuring timely communication with care teams and families.

Qualifications

• CNA certification or AEMT/Paramedic license or MA license is required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire.
• Clinical caregiving certifications are acceptable depending on role.
• Basic patient care skills and safety training are essential.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with the professional registered nurse.
• Performs patient care tasks under the RN including vital signs and basic procedures.
• Maintains patient room environment and supplies.
• Assists with discharge planning and patient/family communication.
• Supports patient safety and comfort through mobility assistance and rounds.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Education

CNA Certification

BLS Certification

AEMT/Paramedic Certification

MA 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

Licensure

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