Certified Nursing Assistant - Acute MedSurgical A

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 specific clerical, organizational, and supportive patient-focused activities. The CNA adapts assigned care to each patient’s physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and developmental needs and performs responsibilities in a way that meets the needs of the populations served by the department.

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 documents.
Prepare rooms for admission, including setting up IV pots and adjusting beds to the appropriate level.
Ensure patient belongings accompany patients to their new unit or home at discharge.
Safely transport stable patients as required while maintaining security and confidentiality when interacting with patients, families, and visitors.
Clean, procure, and return equipment and supplies; run unit errands as required.
Assist licensed personnel in maintaining a safe and comfortable environment, including replenishing patient rooms with 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 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.
Communicate effectively with other team members during and between shifts.
Respond to phone calls and patient call lights.
Adapt assigned patient assessment, treatment, and care methods to accommodate each patient’s unique needs and demonstrate competence in population-specific and developmentally appropriate care.