Nursing Assistant - Tyler

CHRISTUS Health; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide essential care to patients under supervision in a hospital setting. Responsibilities include assisting with patient needs, maintaining records, and collaborating with healthcare staff. A high school diploma and BLS certification are required, and previous experience is preferred. This per diem position offers flexibility and a sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus of $2500

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Nurse Assistant in a hospital setting preferred.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize priorities and deal with them appropriately.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned tasks under direct supervision, including vital signs and patient transportation.
• Notify a nurse of any significant changes in patient condition within 5 minutes.
• Maintain a current patients' record and requisition supplies.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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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.
  
  

Education/Skills

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
  
  

Experience

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

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required
  
  

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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