CNA, Certified Nurse Assistant - Acute Phys Rehab

CHRISTUS Health; Corpus Christi (TX); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CHRISTUS Health in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant to support direct patient care under RN supervision in a busy nursing unit. You will perform routine tasks, assist with admissions and transfers, and help maintain a safe, compassionate environment.

The role requires a CNA license, BLS certification, and high school diploma or equivalent, with preference for acute care experience. The position is full-time and on-site, with day shifts.

Qualifications

• CNA license in state of employment required.
• BLS certification required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Patient care experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Prepares rooms for admission by setting up supplies and equipment.
• Safely transports stable patients as required.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and communicates with the care team.
• Completes pertinent documents and keeps unit supplies organized.
• Responds to patient needs and call lights promptly.

Connaissances

CNA License

BLS Certification

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

CNA Certification/License

Description du poste

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.

Education/Skills

Job Requirements:

• 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

7AM - 7PM

Work Type

Full Time