Certified Nursing Assistant - IMC MedSurgical A

CHRISTUS Health•San Marcos, 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. Assigned care must meet patients’ population-specific, developmental, physical, psychosocial, cultural, and age-specific needs.

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 the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges, and complete relevant documentation.
Prepare rooms for admissions by 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 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 water, linen, and towels in patient rooms as appropriate.
Perform unit-specific patient care tasks according to the skills checklist and document them on the flowsheet.
Recognize obvious changes in patients’ conditions 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 accommodate each patient’s individual needs.