Certified Nursing Assistant-(PCT) 6B Days

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

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Jackson, MS is seeking a Nursing Assistant/CNA to support patient care under the supervision of an RN. You will assist with vital signs, basic care, mobility, and daily-room maintenance in a hospital setting.

The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care, effective communication with patients and families, and ensuring a safe, comfortable environment during shifts. A CNA certification and BLS within 14 days of hire are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of recent experience in a patient-care setting.
• CNA certification or equivalent program; 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, phlebotomy not applicable here, but vitals and basic care tasks.
• Maintains patient rooms and ensures a clean, safe environment.
• Assists with patient/family communication and discharge planning.
• Supports patient mobility and safety.
• Assists with meal service and comfort measures.
• Transports non-monitored patients and assists with monitored transports as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Vital signs

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

CNA 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

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Preferred/Desired

Training

Preferred/Desired

Minimum Required

Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Licensure

Minimum Required

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