Compassionate Patient Care Tech: Vital Signs

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Tennessee is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. You will perform basic tasks, monitor vital signs, assist with mobility, and help maintain a safe, comfortable patient environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CNA program/certification or MA/AEMT licensure, and BLS certification within the first 14 days of hire. One year of recent experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• CNA certification or MA/AEMT licensure preferred.
• 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
• Assists RN with monitored and/or intubated transports
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Vital signs

Phlebotomy

Mobility assistance

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Tennessee is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to support patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. You will perform basic tasks, monitor vital signs, assist with mobility, and help maintain a safe, comfortable patient environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, CNA program/certification or MA/AEMT licensure, and BLS certification within the first 14 days of hire. One year of recent experience is preferred.