Certified Nursing Assistant - IMC CardioVascular

CHRISTUS Health•Shreveport, LA

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or licensed Nurse, the Certified Nursing Assistant assists with routine and repetitive patient care activities in a nursing unit. The role also performs clerical, organizational, and supportive patient-focused activities. Assigned care must meet the population-specific, developmental, physical, psychosocial, cultural, and age-related needs of patients served.

Requirements

CNA license in the state of employment.
BLS certification.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Patient care experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Patient care experience in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

Meet the expectations of applicable OneCHRISTUS competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, and complete pertinent documents.
Prepare rooms for admission by setting up IV poles and adjusting beds to the appropriate level.
Ensure patient belongings accompany patients to their new unit or home at discharge.
Safely transport stable patients while maintaining security and confidentiality when interacting with patients, families, and visitors.
Clean, obtain, and return equipment and supplies; run errands for the unit as needed.
Assist licensed personnel in maintaining a safe and comfortable environment, including replenishing water, linen, and towels as appropriate.
Perform unit-specific patient care tasks according to the skills checklist and document care on the flowsheet.
Identify obvious changes in a patient's condition and promptly report them to the nurse in charge.
Assist with ordering and maintaining stock items according to established inventory, and keep unit supplies organized.
Respond appropriately to emergencies, phone calls, and patient call lights.
Communicate effectively with other team members during and between shifts.
Adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and care methods to accommodate each patient's individual needs.