Certified Nursing Assistant - IMC MedSurgical A

San Marcos, TX, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Night Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

employee wellness program

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Job Description

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos is a reputable healthcare institution with a rich history dating back to 1923 when it originated as the Hays County Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines Memorial Hospital. The hospital relocated to its current location on Wonder World Drive in 1983 and has since grown into a vital part of the community. With a dedicated team of over 700 associates and more than 300 active and consulting physicians, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa offers a wide range of quality healthcare services to patients and their families. Over the years, the hospital has earned recognition as the Best Hospital in Hays County for more than 20 consecutive years, underscoring its commitment to excellence in patient care. It features specialized services including interventional cardiac care, and it is recognized as a Certified Chest Pain Center and an accredited Primary Stroke Center. Additionally, the hospital is a regional leader in da Vinci robotic-assisted surgery and provides comprehensive specialty care such as medical imaging, rehabilitation, hospice, and women’s health services.

The role available at CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos is that of a Patient Care Assistant to work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Nurse. This full-time position offers a night shift schedule from 7 PM to 7 AM. The primary function of this job is to assist with routine and repetitive patient care activities within a nursing unit. The role entails not only delivering supportive patient-focused care tasks but also undertaking specific clerical and organizational responsibilities to enhance the efficiency of the unit. The Patient Care Assistant will be instrumental in facilitating smooth patient admissions, transfers, and discharges while ensuring that patient belongings are managed appropriately. Responsibilities extend to maintaining patient comfort and safety, assisting licensed personnel, and upholding high standards of cleanliness and order within the hospital unit. Additionally, the Patient Care Assistant is expected to be proactive in identifying and reporting changes in patient condition and to respond appropriately to emergencies. This role demands effective communication and teamwork skills to coordinate with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals. Those in this position will be required to demonstrate competence in performing tasks that meet the developmental and holistic needs of a diverse patient population. LICENSES such as CNA and BLS certification are mandatory, reflecting the critical nature of the care provided. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with prior patient care experience in acute care settings who are committed to supporting exceptional healthcare delivery in a dynamic hospital environment.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
patient care experience in an acute care setting is preferred
CNA license in state of employment required
BLS required

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
CNA license in state of employment required
BLS required
patient care experience in an acute care setting is preferred

Job Duties

Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: leader of self, leader of others, or leader of leaders
assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients
completes pertinent documents
prepares rooms for admission by setting up IV pots, and adjusting bed to the 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
replenish patient room with water, linen, and towels, as appropriate
perform unit-specific patient care tasks in accordance with the skills checklist and documents on the flowsheet
identify obvious changes in the patient’s condition and take 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 adapt 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