Certified Nursing Assistant-Acute MedSurgical A-PRN - Coushatta Louisiana

Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Coushatta, Louisiana
Posted On: 02/26/2026

Description 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. 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. - BLS required. Work Schedule: TBD Work Type: Per Diem As Needed More...

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