Job Description
CHRISTUS Health
Under the direct: supervision of a Registered Nurse/licensed Nurse, this position will assist with routine and repetitive patient care activities on a nursing unit. This position also performs specific clerical, organizational and patient focused activities.
Responsibilities: • Assists with the admission, transfer and discharge of patients • Completes pertinent documents • Prepares rooms for admission by setting up IV pots, adjusting bed to 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 • Cleans, procures, and returns equipment and supplies • Run errands for the unit as required • Assist Licensed personnel in providing a safe and comfortable environment at all times; replenishes patient room with water, linen, towels, as appropriate • Perform unit specific patient care tasks in accordance with skills checklist and documents on the flowsheet • Identify obvious changes in the patient’s condition and takes responsibility for reporting those changes promptly to the nurse in charge • Assist with the ordering and maintenance of stock items according to established inventory when needed • Keeps unit supplies in an organized and orderly fashion • Respond appropriately to emergencies • Communicate effectively with other team members during and between shifts • Responds to phone calls and patient call lights • Appropriately adapts assigned patient assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age specific and other developmental needs of each patient served • Demonstrates competence to perform assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the population-specific and developmental needs of patients served by the department Requirements: Experience · Patient care experience in an acute care setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications · CNA License in state of employment required. · Work Schedule: 7PM – 7AM Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law – click below for more information: If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at (844) 257-6925.
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