POSITION SUMMARY:  Under the direction of the nurse, performs basic patient care related tasks that contributes to the maintenance of a safe and comfortable patient environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: High school graduate or equivalent. Successful completion of Nursing Assistant course within one year.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: BLS certification required. Specialty certifications as required by each unit.

SKILLS: Must be able to pass skills competency checklist as required by each unit.   Must be able to read, speak and write English fluently.

EXPERIENCE: Six months in a healthcare related field preferred.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

-Responsible to:  Director/Manager, Nursing Unit

ENVIRONMENT:

- Bloodborne pathogens - B

Works irregular hours. Multiple simultaneous activities around patient care. Exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays. Subject to varying unpredictable situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to handle emergency/crisis situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking. Has knowledge of and uses good body mechanics. Frequently lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients or equipment. Hearing and visual acuity within normal limits. Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required.

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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS HEALTH is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of almost more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS operates in 6 U.S. states, Colombia, Chile and 6 states in Mexico. To support our health care ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on medical staffs who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.

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