Certified Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg

CHRISTUS Health•Texarkana, TX

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 nursing assistant supports a safe and comfortable environment and provides care appropriate to each patient’s physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and developmental needs.

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 the 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 admission, including setting up IV pots and adjusting beds to the appropriate level.
Ensure patient belongings accompany patients when they transfer to another unit or go home at discharge.
Safely transport stable patients while maintaining security and confidentiality when interacting with patients, families, and visitors.
Clean, procure, and return equipment and supplies; run errands for the unit as required.
Assist licensed personnel in providing a safe and comfortable environment, including replenishing water, linen, and towels as appropriate.
Perform unit-specific patient care tasks in accordance with 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 team members during and between shifts.
Adapt assigned assessment, treatment, and care methods to meet the individual needs of patients served.
Demonstrate competence in assigned patient care responsibilities in accordance with the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.