Certified Nursing Assistant - Acute MedSurgical A

CHRISTUS Health•Alexandria, 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. The CNA adapts assigned assessment, treatment, and care methods to meet each patient's physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and developmental needs, and demonstrates competence in providing population-specific care.

Requirements

CNA license in the state of employment required.
BLS certification required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Meet expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, and complete pertinent documentation.
Prepare rooms for admissions, including setting up IV pots and adjusting beds to the appropriate level.
Ensure patient belongings accompany patients to a 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.
Help licensed personnel maintain a safe and comfortable environment, including replenishing patient rooms with water, linen, and towels as appropriate.
Perform unit-specific patient care tasks according to the skills checklist and document them on the flowsheet.
Identify obvious changes in patient 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 team members during and between shifts.
Adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and care methods to accommodate each patient's individual needs.