Nursing Assistant - IMC MedSurgical A

CHRISTUS Health; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Alamogordo, NM is seeking a Nursing Assistant to attend to patients under the supervision of the unit charge nurse. The role focuses on delivering age-appropriate care in line with hospital philosophy, policies, and procedures.

This position requires compassion, reliability, and teamwork with clinical staff. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, maintaining patient records, notifying nurses of condition changes within five minutes, transporting patients, and supporting

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous nurse assistant experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Vital signs are completed and reported.
• Keeps patients' records current.
• Notifies the nurse of any significant changes in patient condition within 5 minutes of identification.
• Transports patient as indicated.
• Order entry for radiology and laboratory procedures.
• Collects co-pays and takes monies to the appropriate area.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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

7AM - 7PM

Work Type

Full Time