Nursing Assistant - Float Pool

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM seeks a Nursing Assistant to attend to the needs of patients under direct supervision. The role emphasizes age-appropriate care per hospital policy and aligns with the hospital’s philosophy, values, standards, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities include vital signs, patient record maintenance, communication tasks, scheduling, and assistance across departments. BLS certification is required, and prior hospital experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience as a Nurse Assistant in a hospital setting preferred.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of CHRISTUS Health competencies: Leader of Self/Others/Leaders.
• Vital signs are completed and reported.
• Answers telephone, records information, and routes calls.
• Keeps patients' records current.
• Notifies nurse of significant changes within 5 minutes.
• Requisitions supplies and equipment.
• Transports patient as indicated.
• Obtains x-rays and medical records as indicated.
• Assists in chemotherapy area as needed.
• Maintains blank charts for new patients.
• Types correspondence and reports.
• Ensures charts have proper documentation forms.
• Relays messages to caregivers within 5–10 minutes.
• Orders radiology and laboratory procedures.
• Collects co-pays and handles monies.

Skills

Vital signs

Telephone communication

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Summary

The Nursing Assistant is qualified to attend to the needs of the Patient area, performing duties as indicated by the responsibilities checked above under the direct supervision of the unit charge person. The Nursing Assistant is trained in the delivery of age appropriate care by hospital policy. Performs assigned tasks in accordance with the hospital’s philosophy, values, standards, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.


• Vital signs are completed and reported.


• Answers telephone, records necessary information, and routes calls or message to appropriate personnel.


• Keeps patients' records current.


• Notifies the nurse of any significant changes in patient condition within 5 minutes of identification.


• Requisitions supplies and equipment.


• Returns all films by the end of the shift.


• Transports patient as indicated.


• Obtains x-rays and medical records as indicated.


• Assist in the chemotherapy area as needed.


• Keeps ample blank charts available for new patients.


• Types correspondence, reports, and photocopies information as indicated.


• Ensures that all charts are supplied with appropriate forms for documentation.


• Relays messages to the appropriate caregiver within 5-10 minutes of receiving message.


• Prioritizes orders in the order entry system in a timely and accurate manner.


• All reports are posted in a timely and accurate manner.


• Schedules patient's appointments with the physician's office, other departments and follow-up.


• Uses computer system(s) appropriately.


• Assists others as necessary, always using time constructively.


• Pre-admits all patients prior to the patient's day of initial consultation


• Answers telephone properly, screening calls, pulling charts, and relaying messages to appropriate staff in a professional manner.


• Demonstrates ability to recognize priorities and deal with them appropriately.


• Order entry for radiology and laboratory procedures


• Collects co-pays and takes monies to the appropriate area.

Job Requirements

Education/Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience

• Previous experience as a Nurse Assistant in a hospital setting preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule

7PM - 7AM

Work Type

Full Time