Nursing Assistant job in Sulphur Springs TX

Job Title: Nursing Assistant

Job Description:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Vital signs are completed and reported.
• Answers telephone, records necessary information, and routes calls or messages to appropriate personnel.
• Keeps patients' records current.
• Notifies the nurse of any significant changes in patient condition within 5 minutes of identification.
• Requisitions supplies and equipment.
• Returns all films by the end of the shift.
• Transports patients as indicated.
• Obtains x-rays and medical records as indicated.
• Assists in the chemotherapy area as needed.
• Keeps ample blank charts available for new patients.
• Types correspondence, reports, and photocopies information as indicated.
• Ensures that all charts are supplied with appropriate forms for documentation.
• Relays messages to the appropriate caregiver within 5-10 minutes of receiving a message.
• Prioritizes orders in the order entry system in a timely and accurate manner.
• All reports are posted in a timely and accurate manner.
• Schedules patient's appointments with the physician's office, other departments, and follow-up.
• Uses computer system(s) appropriately.
• Assists others as necessary, always using time constructively.
• Pre-admits all patients prior to the patient's day of initial consultation.
• Answers telephone properly, screening calls, pulling charts, and relaying messages to appropriate staff in a professional manner.
• Demonstrates ability to recognize priorities and deal with them appropriately.
• Order entry for radiology and laboratory procedures.
• Collects co-pays and takes monies to the appropriate area.

Requirements:

• Education/Skills: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience as a Nurse Assistant in a hospital setting preferred.
• Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications: BLS certification preferred upon hire, and required within 30 days of hire.

Work Schedule:

• 7AM - 7PM

Work Type:

• Full Time