Compassionate Patient Care Technician

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Jackson, MS, is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to perform patient care tasks under the supervision of an R.N. You will assist with vital signs, basic patient care, and daily activities while maintaining patient dignity and comfort.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliable communication with the nursing staff, and adherence to safety and infection-control protocols. On-the-job training and growth opportunities are available in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• 1 year recent (within past 6 months) experience.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• CNA Program/Certification or AEMT/Paramedic Licensure/Certification or MA Program/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 & weight, intake & output, retrieves 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

Patient care

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Jackson, MS, is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant to perform patient care tasks under the supervision of an R.N. You will assist with vital signs, basic patient care, and daily activities while maintaining patient dignity and comfort.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliable communication with the nursing staff, and adherence to safety and infection-control protocols. On-the-job training and growth opportunities are available in a hospital setting.