Certified Nursing Assistant Senior - Med​/Surg Tele - 4th Floor; GI​/Ger

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/licensed Nurse, this job will assist with routine and repetitive patient care activities in a nursing unit. The role also performs specific clerical, organizational, and patient-focused activities. Patient‑focused tasks are supportive in nature.

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS
  
  Competencies:
  
  Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
• Completes pertinent documents.
• Prepares rooms for admission by setting up IV pots and adjusting bed to the appropriate level.
• Assures that all patient belongings accompany the patient to the new unit or home at time of discharge.
• Safely transports stable patients as required.
• Maintains security/confidentiality when transporting patients and interacting with family and visitors.
• Clears, procures, and returns equipment and supplies.
• Runs errands for the unit as required.
• Assists licensed personnel in providing a safe and comfortable environment at all times; replenishes patient room with water, linen, and towels as appropriate.
• Performs unit‑specific patient care tasks in accordance with the skills checklist and documents on the flowsheet.
• Identifies obvious changes in the patient’s condition and promptly reports them to the nurse in charge.
• Assists with ordering and maintenance of stock items according to established inventory when needed.
• Keeps unit supplies organized and orderly.
• Responds appropriately to emergencies.
• Communicates effectively with other team members during and between shifts.
• Responds to phone calls and patient call lights.
• Adapts patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age‑specific, and developmental needs of each patient served.
• Demonstrates competence in performing assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population‑specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department.

• Education/
  
  Skills:
  
  High School Diploma or Equivalent (Preferred).
• Experience: 1 year of relevant experience required; 3‑5 years preferred.
• Licenses, Registrations, or
  
  Certifications:
  
  CNA license in state of employment required; BLS required.

7PM - 7AM

Full Time