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.
Meets OneCHRISTUS Competencies (Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders)Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
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Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patientsAssists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
Prepares rooms for admission: sets up IV pots, adjusts bed to appropriate levelPrepares rooms for admission by setting up IV pots, and adjusting bed to the appropriate level.
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Ensures patient belongings accompany the patient at dischargeAssures that all patient belongings accompany the patient to the new unit or home at time of discharge.
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Safely transports stable patients as requiredSafely transports stable patients as required.
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Maintains security/confidentiality when transporting patients and interacting with family and visitorsMaintains security/confidentiality when transporting patients and interacting with family and visitors.
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Cleans, procures and returns equipment and suppliesCleans, procures and returns equipment and supplies.
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Runs unit errands as requiredRun errands for the unit as required.
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Assists licensed personnel in providing a safe, comfortable environment; replenishes patient rooms with water, linen, and towelsAssist Licensed personnel in providing a safe and comfortable environment at all times; replenish patient room with water, linen, and towels, as appropriate.
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Performs unit-specific patient care tasks per skills checklist and flowsheet documentationPerform unit-specific patient care tasks in accordance with the skills checklist and documents on the flowsheet.
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Identifies obvious changes in patient condition and reports them promptly to the nurse in chargeIdentify obvious changes in the patient's condition and take responsibility for reporting those changes promptly to the nurse in charge.
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Assists with ordering and maintenance of stock itemsAssist with the ordering and maintenance of stock items according to established inventory when needed.
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Keeps unit supplies organized and orderlyKeeps unit supplies in an organized and orderly fashion.
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Responds appropriately to emergenciesRespond appropriately to emergencies.
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Communicates effectively with team members during and between shiftsCommunicate effectively with other team members during and between shifts.
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Responds to phone calls and patient call lightsResponds to phone calls and patient call lights.
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Adapts patient assessment, treatment, and care methods to each patient's unique needs
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Demonstrates competence to meet population-specific and developmental needs of patients
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.
Neighborhoods+Mount Pleasant functions as a close-knit East Texas regional center where residential living spans quiet, tree-shaded streets near Dellwood Park, established properties surrounding the historic town core, and garden-style rental options such as Shadywood Apartments. Working professionals often choose central residential corridors that allow immediate traversal across town, while others seek rural acreage and smaller enclave living in neighboring Titus County communities like Winfield.
Mount Pleasant functions as a close-knit East Texas regional center where residential living spans quiet, tree-shaded streets near Dellwood Park, established properties surrounding the historic town core, and garden-style rental options such as Shadywood Apartments. Working professionals often choose central residential corridors that allow immediate traversal across town, while others seek rural acreage and smaller enclave living in neighboring Titus County communities like Winfield.
Getting around+Commuting within Mount Pleasant is notably swift and hassle-free, with average drive times hovering around thirteen minutes across Titus County. Healthcare professionals driving to local medical facilities navigate uncrowded surface arteries, regional highways, and uncomplicated surface parking lots without metropolitan traffic delays.
Commuting within Mount Pleasant is notably swift and hassle-free, with average drive times hovering around thirteen minutes across Titus County. Healthcare professionals driving to local medical facilities navigate uncrowded surface arteries, regional highways, and uncomplicated surface parking lots without metropolitan traffic delays.
Outdoors+Water recreation is a defining regional pastime, highlighted by nearby Lake Bob Sandlin State Park, which offers year-round hiking trails, mountain biking, swimming, birding, and ranger-led nature walks. Boating and freshwater fishing draw residents to Lake Monticello, Lake Cypress Springs, Lake Welsh, and Camp County Lake, while in-town recreation centers on Dellwood Park's forty-five wooded acres, nature paths, and sports courts.
Water recreation is a defining regional pastime, highlighted by nearby Lake Bob Sandlin State Park, which offers year-round hiking trails, mountain biking, swimming, birding, and ranger-led nature walks. Boating and freshwater fishing draw residents to Lake Monticello, Lake Cypress Springs, Lake Welsh, and Camp County Lake, while in-town recreation centers on Dellwood Park's forty-five wooded acres, nature paths, and sports courts.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant offers relocating healthcare workers a serene, welcoming home base rooted in the pine-dotted landscape of East Texas. As the commercial and medical center of Titus County, the town delivers essential civic amenities without the congestion, long highway commutes, or frantic pace of large Texas metros, keeping typical drive times under fifteen minutes. Clinical staff working long shifts can decompress quickly on the trails and water at Lake Bob Sandlin State Park, explore Lake Monticello, or stroll the tall pine groves of Dellwood Park. Downtown Mount Pleasant preserves its Texas Main Street character with independent spots like Jo's coffee shop, farm-fresh goods at The Farmer's Wife, and confections from Sweet Shop USA, alongside historical exhibits at the Titus County Museum. While night owls will find fewer late-night entertainment choices, the community makes up for it with genuine neighborhood hospitality, family-friendly events on the courthouse square, and a restful pace of life.
