Cna, Certified Nurse Assistant - Acute Med/Surg

Jobtome; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtome is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support a registered nurse in routine patient care within a hospital unit. The role involves admission/discharge support, room preparation, patient transport, and ensuring a safe environment.

You will handle clerical tasks and assist with supplies while maintaining confidentiality. Under supervision, you will address patient needs, document flowsheets, and respond to emergencies as part of a dedicated care team.

Qualifications

• CNA license in state of employment is required.
• BLS certification required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
• Prepare rooms for admission and set up IV pots and adjust beds.
• Safely transport stable patients as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of patient information.
• Complete pertinent documents and assist with unit supplies.

Skills

Patient care experience

Acute care experience

Education

CNA License

BLS Certification

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Description Summary

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/licensed Nurse, this Job will assist with routine and repetitive patient care activities in a nursing unit. This Job also performs specific clerical, organizational, and patient-focused activities. The patient-focused tasks will be supportive in nature.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Completes pertinent documents.
• Prepares rooms for admission by setting up IV pots, and adjusting bed to the appropriate level.
• Assures that all patient belongings accompany the patient to the new unit or home at time of discharge.
• Safely transports stable patients as required.
• Maintains security/confidentiality when transporting patients and interacting with family and visitors.
• Cleans, procures and returns equipment and supplies.
• Run errands for the unit as required.
• Assist Licensed personnel in providing a safe and comfortable environment at all times; replenish patient room with water, linen, and towels, as appropriate.
• Perform unit-specific patient care tasks in accordance with the skills checklist and documents on the flowsheet.
• Identify obvious changes in the patient's condition and take responsibility for reporting those changes promptly to the nurse in charge.
• Assist with the ordering and maintenance of stock items according to established inventory when needed.
• Keeps unit supplies in an organized and orderly fashion.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Communicate effectively with other team members during and between shifts.
• Responds to phone calls and patient call lights.
• Appropriately adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each patient served.
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.

Job Requirements

• Education/Skills: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: Patient care experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
• Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications: CNA License in state of employment required.
• BLS required.

Work Schedule

10:30PM - 7AM

Work Type

Full Time