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DescriptionAll potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying.Summary:Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/licensed Nurse, this Job will assist with routine and repetitive patient care activities in a nursing unit. This Job also performs specific clerical, organizational, and patient-focused activities. The patient-focused tasks will be supportive in nature.Responsibilities:- 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.Job Requirements:Education/Skills- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.Experience- Patient care experience in an acute care setting is preferred.Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications- CNA License in state of employment required. xijylhu - BLS required.Work Schedule:TBDWork Type:Per Diem As Needed