Certified Nursing Assistant - Acute MedSurgical A

As a Certified Nursing Assistant on the Acute Medical-Surgical unit, you will provide direct support to the nursing team in delivering patient care. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Nurse, you will assist with routine patient care activities, clerical tasks, and organizational responsibilities that support safe and comfortable patient environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Prepare patient rooms for admission, including setting up IV poles and adjusting beds
• Ensure patient belongings accompany patients during transfers or at discharge
• Safely transport stable patients as required
• Maintain patient confidentiality and security when transporting patients and interacting with families and visitors
• Clean, procure, and return equipment and supplies
• Replenish patient rooms with water, linens, and towels as appropriate
• Perform unit-specific patient care tasks according to the skills checklist
• Identify and promptly report obvious changes in patient condition to the nurse in charge
• Assist with ordering and maintaining stock items according to established inventory procedures
• Keep unit supplies organized and orderly
• Respond appropriately to emergencies
• Communicate effectively with team members during and between shifts
• Answer phone calls and respond to patient call lights
• Adapt patient care methods to accommodate physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and developmental needs
• Run errands for the unit as required
• Meet expectations of OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders

Required Qualifications

• CNA license in state of employment
• BLS certification

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Patient care experience in an acute care setting

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Multiple shifts available