Certified Nursing Assistant-(PCT) 6B Days

Baptist; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (PCT) in Jackson, MS. You will perform patient care tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse, maintain a safe and clean environment, and assist with patient mobility and discharge processes.

Minimum requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, and CNA certification with BLS within 14 days of hire. Prior experience in a hospital setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1 year recent experience within past 6 months.
• High School Diploma, GED, 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, and devices.
• Performs basic patient care tasks including intake/output, weights, equipment retrieval, and stocking rooms.
• Maintains a clean, clutter-free patient environment and quiet surroundings.
• Assists patient/family with calls, room orientation, and discharge appointments.
• Assists with patient mobility and safety rounds.
• Promotes comfort with meals, water, ice, pillows, and blankets.
• Transports non-monitored patients and assists with monitored transports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient care

Phlebotomy

Equipment handling

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

CNA Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Certified Nursing Assistant-(PCT) 6B Days

Jackson, MS, United States

Job Info

• Job Identification 45714
• Job Category NURSING
• 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