Cert Nursing Assistant - CV & Monitored Surgery FT, Nights

Prisma Health; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking compassionate individuals to assist in patient care. This vital role involves supporting patients with daily activities, monitoring their health, and ensuring a safe environment. You'll work closely with registered nurses to provide essential care and comfort, making a significant difference in the lives of those you assist. Join a team dedicated to transforming healthcare and making a positive impact in the community. If you're passionate about helping others and ready to embark on a rewarding career in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of nursing assistant program or CNA certification required.
• No prior experience necessary for this entry-level role.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with daily living activities and performs basic nursing tasks.
• Conducts data collection and monitors patient status under RN supervision.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Data entry skills

Mathematical skills

Knowledge of office equipment

Working knowledge of patient equipment

Education

Completion of a nursing assistant or patient care tech program

Tools

Patient monitoring equipment

Office equipment (fax/copier)

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Assists the Registered Nurse in providing patient care based on the individualized plan of care for a patient. As delegated, performs basic nursing activities. Conducts data collection, monitors and documents patient status. Ensures confidentiality of all patient information. Utilizes safe patient handling at all times. Informs RN of activities performed, observations of patients and changes in patient status. Provides a neat and clean patient environment.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Assists patients with activities of daily living. Turns and repositions patients alone or with assistance. May transport patients and assist with walking. Assists with fall prevention interventions and patient restraints as delegated.
• Provides patient care as delegated by the RN including, but not limited to, non-sterile soaks, application of non-sterile simple dressings, perineal care.
• Performs data collection including vital signs, fluid intake and outtake and basic and sterile specimen collection. Properly documents and maintains data on medical record and informs RN of activities performed, observations of patients and changes in patient status.
• Runs errands, answers telephone, answers and responds to call lights.
• Performs point of care testing as trained and delegated by RN. Reports lab values to RN.
• Provides and documents comfort and non-pharmacological pain management measures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Completion of a nursing assistant or patient care tech program.
• Experience - No experience required.

In Lieu Of

• In lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course, will accept current or former South Carolina CNA certification as proof of completed state required training at time of hire.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
• Data entry skills
• Mathematical skills
• Working knowledge of patient equipment (suction, vitals, defib)

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

Location

Greenville Memorial Med Campus

Facility

1008 Greenville Memorial Hospital

Department

10086424 CV & Monitored Surgery

Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.