Compassionate CNA: Acute Care Support & Patient Dignity

Christus Health; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Christus Health is seeking a CNA to assist with routine patient care tasks in an acute care nursing unit under RN supervision. The role includes clerical duties, room preparation, and ensuring patient belongings accompany transfers or discharge.

Responsibilities cover patient transport, supply management, and adherence to confidentiality and safety standards. A CNA license and BLS are required, with a high school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Patient care experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

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

CNA License (state of employment)

BLS Certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Christus Health is seeking a CNA to assist with routine patient care tasks in an acute care nursing unit under RN supervision. The role includes clerical duties, room preparation, and ensuring patient belongings accompany transfers or discharge.

Responsibilities cover patient transport, supply management, and adherence to confidentiality and safety standards. A CNA license and BLS are required, with a high school diploma or equivalent preferred.