Nursing Assistant - Nursing Float Pool

Jobtome; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant for night shifts in a hospital setting. The role involves direct patient care, vital signs, and timely communications with the nursing team.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and BLS certification. Previous hospital experience is preferred, and the schedule is 7PM–7AM, part-time. Candidates should be prepared to perform duties under direct supervision according to hospital policy.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Vital signs are completed and reported.
• Answers telephone, records information, and routes calls or messages to appropriate personnel.
• Keeps patients' records current.
• Notifies the nurse of any significant changes in patient condition within 5 minutes of identification.
• Transports patient as indicated and assists in obtaining x-rays and medical records as needed.
• Order entry for radiology and laboratory procedures.
• Collects co-pays and takes monies to the appropriate area.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification

Job description

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: Part Time