Patient Care Assistant II (CNA) - MedSurg 4D

Baptist Memorial Health Care Jackson, MS 39202, US

Overview

Summary

Provides personal care assistance to patients under the direction of licensed personnel. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

Performs direct patient care duties as assigned under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.
Assists in the performance of procedures for the patient population served in a manner that is consistent with established policies and procedures.
Provides for patient safety.
Participates in ongoing educational activities.
Completes assigned goals.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Education

Minimum: Skill in communicating clearly and effectively using standard English in written, oral and verbal format to achieve high productivity and efficiency. Skill to write legibly and record information accurately as necessary to perform job duties.

Experience

Preferred: #N/A

Minimum: #N/A

Licensure, Registration, Certification

Minimum: CPR;CNA

Special Skills

Minimum: Computer literacy.

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry—healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist, We Offer:

Competitive salaries
Paid vacation/time off
Continuing education opportunities
Generous retirement plan
Health insurance, including dental and vision
Sick leave
Service awards
Free parking
Short-term disability
Life insurance
Health care and dependent care spending accounts
Education assistance/continuing education
Employee referral program

Job Summary:
Position: 11353 - Assistant-Patient Care II
Facility: MBMC - Hospital
Department: JS MedSurg 4D MBMC
Category: Nursing Support & Patient Care
Type: Clinical
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Nights
Location: US:MS:Jackson
Located in the Jackson, MS metro area

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