CNA, Certified Nurse Assistant - Nursing Float Pool

CHRISTUS Health; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care in an acute care unit under RN supervision. The role involves routine patient care, clerical tasks, and ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Responsibilities include preparing rooms, assisting with admissions and discharges, and maintaining supplies. CNA and BLS certifications are required, with prior acute care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• CNA certification required in the state of employment.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience with acute care patient care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admission, transfer, and discharge as needed.
• Prepare rooms and equipment for patient care.
• Assist with daily patient activities and comfort measures.
• Report changes in patient condition promptly to the nurse.
• Maintain clean, stocked, and orderly patient care areas.
• Communicate effectively with team members across shifts.
• Respond to patient calls and emergencies.
• Support licensed staff to provide safe, compassionate care.

Skills

CNA License

BLS

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

• 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

3 Days - 12 Hours

Work Type

Full Time