Cna, Certified Nurse Assistant - Acute Orthopedics

Jobtome; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

OneCHRISTUS is seeking a CNA to assist with routine patient care in a nursing unit under RN supervision. You will perform clerical tasks and patient-focused activities while ensuring safety and confidentiality.

You will assist with admissions, discharges, and room preparation, and report changes in patient condition promptly. This is a full-time role with an evening shift (7 PM–7 AM) on site.

Qualifications

• CNA role requires patient-centered care and effective communication.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred; CNA license required in the state of employment.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Prepare rooms and equipment for patient care tasks.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and safety during transport and care.
• Document care activities and update flowsheets as directed.
• Respond to patient calls and emergencies and communicate with the team.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA License

BLS Certification

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:

7PM - 7AM

Work Type:

Full Time