Certified Nursing Assistant - IMC Cardiac

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 specific clerical, organizational, and supportive patient-focused activities. The position serves IMC Cardiac.

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 admission, transfer, and discharge of patients, and complete pertinent documents.
Prepare rooms for admission by 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 as required 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 patient rooms with water, linen, and towels as appropriate.
Perform unit-specific patient care tasks in accordance with the skills checklist and document on the flowsheet.
Recognize 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; keep unit supplies organized and orderly.
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 patients' physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and developmental needs.
Demonstrate competence in assigned patient care responsibilities to meet the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.