Nursing Assistant - Trinity Mother Frances

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Hospital is currently seeking Nursing Assistants to fill multiple openings across Medical-Surgical, ICU, Cardiovascular, Oncology, and ECC units. Shifts vary by department and coverage needs, with 12-hour shifts (6PM–6AM or 6AM–6PM).

The role involves direct patient care under unit supervision, with a focus on age-appropriate care and adherence to hospital policies and values. Prior hospital CNA experience and BLS certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• BLS certification required per policy.

Responsibilities

• Meet expectations of hospital competencies and maintain patient care standards.
• Take and report vital signs accurately.
• Answer calls, record information, and route to appropriate staff.
• Keep patient records current and organized.
• Notify nurse of significant changes in patient condition within 5 minutes.

Skills

Vital signs

Communication

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Nurse Assistant certification preferred

Job description

Join the patient care team at CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Hospital!

We are currently seeking dedicated Nursing Assistants to fill several openings across a variety of departments, including Medical-Surgical, ICU, Cardiovascular, Oncology, and the Emergency Care Center (ECC). Because we have opportunities throughout the hospital, shift times and unit availability vary.

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

6PM - 6AM 12 HR Shift; 6AM - 6PM 12 HR SHIFT

Work Type

FT positions