Nursing Assistant - Acute MedSurgical F

CHRISTUS Health•Tyler, TX

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant attends to the needs of the patient area under the direct supervision of the unit charge person. The role is trained to deliver age-appropriate care in accordance with hospital policy and performs assigned tasks in keeping with the hospital’s philosophy, values, standards, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Meet expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
Complete and report vital signs.
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 within five minutes of identifying a significant change in a patient’s condition.
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 five to ten 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 physician offices, other departments, and follow-up services.
Use computer systems appropriately.
Assist others as necessary and use time constructively.
Pre-admit 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.