Compassionate CNA: Vital Patient Care & Support

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Mississippi is seeking a skilled CNA to assist with patient care tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role emphasizes dignified patient interactions, accurate data collection, and maintaining a safe, clean environment.

Responsibilities include vital signs, basic care, mobility assistance, and coordinating with the RN to support discharge planning and family communication.

Qualifications

• 1 year recent (within past 6 months) experience.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• CNA, AEMT/Paramedic, or MA certification; BLS certification within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with the RN.
• 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 and actual weights, intake and output, retrieval of equipment and 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, and meal assistance.
• Transports non-monitored patients and assists with monitored transports.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Mississippi is seeking a skilled CNA to assist with patient care tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role emphasizes dignified patient interactions, accurate data collection, and maintaining a safe, clean environment.

Responsibilities include vital signs, basic care, mobility assistance, and coordinating with the RN to support discharge planning and family communication.