Certified Nursing Assistant - A9 Trauma Medical Stepdown

Company: Christus Health
Location: Taft
Posted on: May 7, 2024

Job Description:

DescriptionSummary:

Working under the supervision of a nurse, the Certified Nurse Assistant I administers patient care and related activities, services and/or procedures to promote the physical and emotional health and personal comfort needs for assigned patients. -

Duties and responsibilities include: taking and recording vital signs, changing bed linens, transporting patients, assisting patients in ambulating, delivering food trays, general cleaning and supply distribution, and providing activities for daily living to include bathing, dressing, feeding and assisting with personal hygiene. This position may include other duties as assigned.

CHRISTUS Spohn Shoreline houses the region's only Level II Trauma Center. The Shoreline Med/Surg Trauma Stepdown is an ICU overflow unit. Our patient population includes downgraded traumas including motor vehicle or bicycle crashes, industrial accident falls, pedestrian-vehicle accidents, gunshot and stab wounds, traumatic brain injuries, chest/abdominal, orthopedic and spinal cord injuries. We also treat patients on non-titrated cardiac drips. Our nurses are BLS and ACLS certified and are in the process of obtaining TNCC. The patient /nurse ratio averages around 5:1.

If you are looking to join a rapidly growing faith-based organization that encourages professional development, we want you to become a part of the CHRISTUS Spohn family!

Requirements:

High School diploma or equivalent.Strong customer service skills and computer literacy is required. Previous experience as a Nurse Assistant in a hospital setting preferred.Current Texas CNA CertificationPR (American Heart Association)If Associate has graduated from an accredited nursing program (RN) the certification is waived for the first seven months.

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.

Keywords: Christus Health, Corpus Christi , Certified Nursing Assistant - A9 Trauma Medical Stepdown, Healthcare , Taft, Texas