Orthopedics CNA: Patient Care & Mobility Support

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation seeks a patient-care assistant to support registered nurses by performing essential tasks under supervision. Responsibilities include vital signs, specimen collection, and assisting with mobility and discharge planning.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and CNA/BLS certification; within 14 days of hire, BLS certification is expected. The position emphasizes compassionate patient care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 1 year recent experience in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Communicates and collaborates with the professional registered nurse.
• Performs patient care tasks under the direction of the RN including vital signs, glucose testing, phlebotomy, electrode placement.
• Maintains a clean patient environment and assists with discharge planning.
• Assists with patient mobility and safety checks.
• Answers call lights and supports patient/family communications.
• Transports non-monitored patients and assists with monitored transports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

CNA Certification

BLS Certification

AEMT/Paramedic Licensure

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation seeks a patient-care assistant to support registered nurses by performing essential tasks under supervision. Responsibilities include vital signs, specimen collection, and assisting with mobility and discharge planning.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent and CNA/BLS certification; within 14 days of hire, BLS certification is expected. The position emphasizes compassionate patient care and teamwork.