Nursing Assistant - Emergency Department

CHRISTUS Health • Full-time • Tyler, TX, US • 4m ago

Summary:

The Nursing Assistant is qualified to attend to the needs of the Patient area, performing duties as indicated by the responsibilities checked above under the direct supervision of the unit charge person. The Nursing Assistant is trained in the delivery of age appropriate care by hospital policy. Performs assigned tasks in accordance with the hospital’s philosophy, values, standards, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities:

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 message 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 patient as indicated.
Obtains x-rays and medical records as indicated.
Assist 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 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.

Job 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 required

In accordance with the CHRISTUS Health License, Certification and Registration Verification Policy, all Associates are required to obtain the required certifications for their respective positions within the designated time frame.

Work Schedule:

7PM - 7AM

Work Type:

Full Time

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