Technician-Patient Care, Acute Hematology Oncology, Nights

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Memphis, TN seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant to provide patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include vital signs, glucose checks, phlebotomy support, and assisting with mobility and comfort.

Minimum one year of recent experience and a High School diploma are required. CNA or MA program certification and BLS within 14 days of hire are expected to ensure patient safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• CNA certification or equivalent required.
• Experience delivering direct patient care.
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient care tasks under RN supervision.
• Take and report vital signs and glucose testing as directed.
• Assist with mobility, safety rounds, and comfort measures.
• Support discharge planning and patient-family communication.
• Maintain clean, safe patient rooms and equipment.
• Transport non-monitored patients and assist with transfers.

Skills

CNA Certification

Patient care

Vital signs

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Performs patient care tasks and basic patient care services under the direction of the professional registered nurse. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights.

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 & 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 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

Specifications

Experience

Minimum Required

• 1 year recent (within past 6 months) experience

Education

Minimum Required

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Licensure

Minimum Required

• CNA Program/Certification or AEMT/Paramedic Licensure/Certification or MA Program/Certification; BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE