Per Diem Night-Shift CNA: Acute Care

CHRISTUS Health; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Mount Pleasant, TX seeks a per diem Nursing Aide (CNA) to support patient care under RN supervision. You will assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and routine tasks to maintain a safe, comfortable environment.

The position requires a CNA license in the state of employment and BLS certification, with high school diploma or equivalent preferred. Prior acute care patient care experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Patient care experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
• CNA License in state of employment required.
• BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies.
• Assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Completes pertinent documents.
• Prepares rooms for admission by setting up IV pots, and adjusting bed to the appropriate level.
• Assures that all patient belongings accompany the patient to the new unit or home at time of discharge.
• Safely transports stable patients as required.
• Maintains security/confidentiality when transporting patients and interacting with family and visitors.
• Cleans, procures and returns equipment and supplies.
• Run errands for the unit as required.
• Assist Licensed personnel in providing a safe and comfortable environment at all times; replenish patient room with water, linen, and towels, as appropriate.
• Perform unit-specific patient care tasks in accordance with the skills checklist and documents on the flowsheet.
• Identify obvious changes in the patient's condition and take responsibility for reporting those changes promptly to the nurse in charge.
• Assist with the ordering and maintenance of stock items according to established inventory when needed.
• Keeps unit supplies in an organized and orderly fashion.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Communicate effectively with other team members during and between shifts.
• Responds to phone calls and patient call lights.
• Adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique needs of each patient served.
• Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

CHRISTUS Health in Mount Pleasant, TX seeks a per diem Nursing Aide (CNA) to support patient care under RN supervision. You will assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and routine tasks to maintain a safe, comfortable environment.

The position requires a CNA license in the state of employment and BLS certification, with high school diploma or equivalent preferred. Prior acute care patient care experience is preferred.