Certified Nursing Assistant, Acute MedSurgical B - Full time

DescriptionSummary: 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. The patient focused tasks will be supportive in nature. 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: Education/Skills · High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Experience · Patient care experience in an acute care setting is preferred. Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications · CNA License in state of employment required. · BLS from the American Heart Association (AHA) is required. Work Schedule: 7PM - 7AM Work Type: Full Time EEO is the law - click below for more information:  https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. 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. Additional Information: - Specialty: Nursing Assistant - Location: 524 Dr Michael Debakey DriveLake Charles, Louisiana 70601 - Contact: About the Company: CHRISTUS Health is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word in Houston and San Antonio and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the mission of CHRISTUS Health is to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ. To support our healthcare ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on staff who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States. EXTENDING THE HEALING MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST We are inspired by our mission, vision and core values to deliver compassionate, high quality health care, improving the health of the communities we serve. Above all, we are committed to providing our customers and their family members with a truly unique healing experience, one that embodies our values and respects the dignity and worth of each person. Creating a health care system that is truly excellent in all areas is an ongoing effort.