Nursing Assistant - IMC MedSurgical A

CHRISTUS Health•Alamogordo, NM

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant attends to the needs of the patient area while performing assigned duties under the direct supervision of the unit charge person. The role provides age-appropriate care in accordance with hospital policy and performs tasks consistent with the hospital’s philosophy, values, standards, policies, and procedures. The Nursing Assistant supports patient care and unit operations through vital-sign reporting, patient transport, order entry, record and chart maintenance, appointment scheduling, communication, and administrative tasks. The position also assists in the chemotherapy area as needed and helps coworkers as necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous experience as a Nurse Assistant in a hospital setting preferred.
BLS certification required.
Obtain required certifications for the position within the designated time frame, in accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Previous experience as a Nurse Assistant in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Meet expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Complete vital signs and report them.
Answer telephone calls, record necessary information, screen calls, and route calls or messages to appropriate personnel professionally.
Keep patients’ records current and ensure charts have appropriate documentation forms.
Notify the nurse of significant changes in a patient’s condition within 5 minutes of identification.
Requisition supplies and equipment.
Return all films by the end of the shift.
Transport patients as indicated.
Obtain x-rays and medical records as indicated.
Assist in the chemotherapy area as needed.
Keep ample blank charts available for new patients.
Type correspondence and reports, and photocopy information as indicated.
Relay messages to the appropriate caregiver within 5–10 minutes of receiving them.
Prioritize orders in the order entry system in a timely and accurate manner.
Post all reports in a timely and accurate manner.
Schedule patient appointments with the physician’s office and other departments, as well as follow-up appointments.
Use computer systems appropriately.
Assist others as necessary and use time constructively.
Pre-admit all patients before their initial consultation day.
Recognize priorities and address them appropriately.
Enter orders for radiology and laboratory procedures.
Collect co-pays and take monies to the appropriate area.