Float Pool CNA: Compassionate Patient Care & Vitals

Baptist; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Jackson, MS seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Nursing Float Pool. You will perform patient care tasks under the direction of the registered nurse, monitor vitals, assist with mobility, and support patient comfort and safety across units.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, CNA certification, BLS within 14 days of hire, and a minimum of 1 year recent experience. The role emphasizes teamwork, patient advocacy, and timely communication with the care team.

Qualifications

• 1 year recent (within past 6 months) experience in nursing or CNA role.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• CNA certification or equivalent licensure; 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.

Job description

Baptist in Jackson, MS seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Nursing Float Pool. You will perform patient care tasks under the direction of the registered nurse, monitor vitals, assist with mobility, and support patient comfort and safety across units.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, CNA certification, BLS within 14 days of hire, and a minimum of 1 year recent experience. The role emphasizes teamwork, patient advocacy, and timely communication with the care team.