CNA, Certified Nursing Assistant - PCU - Full Time

Christus Health; Town of Texas, Texarkana (WI, TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual to join their nursing team. This role involves assisting with routine patient care activities under the supervision of licensed nurses, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for patients. You will be responsible for various tasks, including patient admissions, maintaining cleanliness in the unit, and effectively communicating with team members. If you are passionate about providing quality care and making a difference in patients' lives, this full-time position offers a rewarding opportunity in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Assists with patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
• Maintains confidentiality and security when interacting with patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Supports nursing staff in providing safe and comfortable patient care.
• Cleans and organizes equipment and supplies for the unit.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

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