Patient Care Technician: Compassionate Support & Vital Signs

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Jonesboro, AR is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to perform patient care tasks under the supervision of the registered nurse. You will support patient comfort, safety, and communication throughout shifts.

The role requires at least a High School diploma or GED and a CNA program/certification; BLS certification within 14 days of hire is preferred. Applicants should have at least one year of recent experience in healthcare settings, and be team players

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Communicates 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 & weights, intake & output, retrieval of equipment & supplies, stocks patient rooms.
• Maintains a conducive environment for the patient including clutter free rooms, removing linen/trash from rooms, 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
• Assists RN with monitored and/or intubated transports
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care in Jonesboro, AR is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) to perform patient care tasks under the supervision of the registered nurse. You will support patient comfort, safety, and communication throughout shifts.

The role requires at least a High School diploma or GED and a CNA program/certification; BLS certification within 14 days of hire is preferred. Applicants should have at least one year of recent experience in healthcare settings, and be team players