CNA: Vital Signs, Comfort & Patient Support

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Mississippi is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role emphasizes preserving patient autonomy, dignity and rights while maintaining a collaborative nursing team.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, transporting patients, and helping ensure a clean, safe environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year recent (within past 6 months) experience
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• CNA Program/Certification or AEMT/Paramedic Licensure/Certification; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with the professional registered nurse.
• Performs patient care tasks under the direction of the RN including vital signs, blood glucose testing, phlebotomy, electrode placement, venous compression devices
• Performs basic patient care services under the direction of the RN including height & actual weights, intake & output, retrieval of equipment & supplies, stocks patient rooms
• Maintains a conducive environment for the patient including clutter free rooms, removing linen/trash from rooms, quiet surroundings
• Supports patient/family communication needs including answering call lights, orienting new patients to the room, assisting with discharge appointments
• Promotes safety including assisting with patient mobility, safety rounds/4Ps
• Promotes comfort including providing water, ice, cups, pillows, blankets, assistance with meals
• Transports non-monitored patients and assists RN with monitored and/or intubated transports
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Vital signs

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Mississippi is seeking a compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role emphasizes preserving patient autonomy, dignity and rights while maintaining a collaborative nursing team.

Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, transporting patients, and helping ensure a clean, safe environment.