Patient Care Assistant — Vital Signs & Comfort

Baptist; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist in Oxford, MS, seeks a patient-care associate to perform nurse-directed tasks on the Medical Surgical Unit. The role emphasizes compassion, autonomy in care, and collaboration with RNs to protect patient dignity and rights.

Responsibilities include vital signs, basic care, and patient mobility. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 1 year of recent experience, and BLS within 14 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 1 year recent (within past 6 months) experience.
• CNA/MA/AEMT licensure/certification; BLS certification required within 14 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with and collaborates with the professional registered nurse.
• Performs patient care tasks under the direction of the RN including vital signs, blood glucose testing, phlebotomy, electrode placement, venous compression devices.
• Performs basic patient care services under the direction of the RN including height & actual weights, intake & output, retrieval of equipment & supplies, stocks patient rooms.
• Maintains a conducive environment for the patient including clutter-free rooms, removing linen/trash, quiet surroundings.
• Supports patient/family communication needs including answering call lights, orienting new patients to the room, assisting with discharge appointments.
• Promotes safety including assisting with patient mobility, safety rounds/4Ps.
• Promotes comfort including providing water, ice, cups, pillows, blankets, assistance with meals.
• Transports non-monitored patients and assists with monitored transports.

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

Baptist in Oxford, MS, seeks a patient-care associate to perform nurse-directed tasks on the Medical Surgical Unit. The role emphasizes compassion, autonomy in care, and collaboration with RNs to protect patient dignity and rights.

Responsibilities include vital signs, basic care, and patient mobility. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 1 year of recent experience, and BLS within 14 days of hire.