Certified Nursing AssistantHUC

Direct Jobs; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant - Health Unit Coordinator to support nursing staff with patient care and clerical tasks under supervision.

You will collect patient data, monitor vitals, assist with daily activities, manage records, coordinate with physicians and care teams, and ensure a safe, organized unit environment. CNA certification and BLS are required, with ongoing education and adherence to hospital policies.

Qualifications

• Education: HS Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience: Less than 1 year.
• Certification: CNA with BLS certification.
• BLS: BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.

Responsibilities

• Collect and record patient data and vital signs under nurse supervision.
• Assist with daily activities, mobility, meals, and comfort for patients.
• Prepare and manage patient records, admissions, and transfers.
• Transcribe orders and communicate with nursing staff and physicians.
• Greet visitors, answer phones, and support unit operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Job Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant - Health Unit Coordinator handles clerical and patient care tasks under the registered nurse's supervision.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Collects and records patient data. Reports information and observations to nursing team members promptly. Obtains and records patient vital signs, heights, weights, intake and output, and finger sticks to check blood sugar. Reports results and observations.
• Helps patients with daily activities, changing linen, and getting in and out of bed. Assists with ambulation as appropriate. Prepares patients for meals and helps with eating if required. Answers and responds to patient call lights and requests promptly. May also be asked to be a sitter for patients needing constant observation.
• Completes records, files, forms, and documents related to work area management and patient care. This includes admissions, surgeries, transfers, discharges, and obtaining the physician call list. This could also include filing medical record documents as needed. Maintains a clean and organized work area of records, files, forms, and reference documents. Checks, updates, and maintains facility boards, tele-tracking, pneumatic tube system, and telemetry box reconciliation according to departmental policy, procedures, and guidelines.
• Transcribes physician orders, monitors, and communicates pending orders as appropriate.
• Prepares reports, purchase orders, projects, memos, and letters using computer programs.
• Greets visitors and helps them as needed. Answers telephones and contacts the nursing team and medical staff using pagers, beepers, and cell phones. Tracks call light response time for the unit. Assigns phone and location devices to appropriate staff.
• Performs work area duties as directed by the nurse or physician. Runs errands, picks up supplies, and transports patients.
• Maintains inventory, requisitions, and stocks work area supplies and equipment.
• May help with non-medical patient care duties like making coffee, transporting patients, providing ice, water, blankets, assisting with feeding, and turning patients.
• Attends in-services, unit meetings, and conferences.

Key Success Factors

• Good communication skills, both through speech and in writing.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality about patients.
• Must relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients, families, and employees at all levels.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION - H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -

• Cert Nurse Assistant (CNA)
• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.