Certified Nurse Assistant - A9 Trauma Stepdown - PRN

Company: Christus Health
Location: Corpus Christi
Posted on: October 8, 2021

Job Description:

Description

Summary:

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. 

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 Certification
• CPR (American Heart Association) If Associate has graduated from an accredited nursing program (RN) the certification is waived for the first seven months.

Work Type: 

Per Diem As Needed

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