Night CNA - Med/Surg Care & Patient Comfort

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Jackson, MS is seeking a licensed nursing assistant to provide patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will build a caring relationship that supports patient autonomy and comfort while assisting with routine tasks.

Responsibilities include vital signs, glucose checks, phlebotomy, safe transports, and helping with discharge preparations. The position requires teamwork, clear communication, and a commitment to safety and

Qualifications

• 1 year recent (within past 6 months) experience.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 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

Patient care

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Jackson, MS is seeking a licensed nursing assistant to provide patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. You will build a caring relationship that supports patient autonomy and comfort while assisting with routine tasks.

Responsibilities include vital signs, glucose checks, phlebotomy, safe transports, and helping with discharge preparations. The position requires teamwork, clear communication, and a commitment to safety and