Patient Care Tech: Vital Signs & Comfort Champion

West Tennessee Healthcare; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, TN seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide hygienic care and assist with vital signs, meals, mobility, and charting under supervision. The role emphasizes patient comfort, safety, and accurate EMR documentation.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS certification within orientation, and the ability to cooperate with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced unit environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification within orientation period.
• Willingness to learn and assist with patient care tasks.

Responsibilities

• Answer call lights and monitor patients' needs.
• Take and record vital signs per unit protocol.
• Assist with admissions, weights, gowns, telemetry setup.
• Reposition patients every two hours and assist with mobility.
• Assist with meals, feed patients who cannot feed themselves.
• Document intake/output and chart nursing care.
• Enter orders in EMR and file related forms.

Job description

West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, TN seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide hygienic care and assist with vital signs, meals, mobility, and charting under supervision. The role emphasizes patient comfort, safety, and accurate EMR documentation.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS certification within orientation, and the ability to cooperate with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced unit environment.