Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA/PCT) - Med Surg/Tele

BHS; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO & Holidays

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Retirement with Company Match

Bereavement Leave

PTO Sell Back

Identity Theft Protection

Employee Support Fund

Job summary

Baptist Health in Kentucky is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for Telemetry on the 7A-7P day shift. The Tele 4 unit is a 10-bed telemetry unit and Tele 3 is a 22-bed telemetry unit, caring for diverse medical and post-operative patients.

The CNA provides direct patient care under RN supervision, ensuring dignity, empathy and teamwork. Requirements include Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification or completion of the first year of a nursing program with clinical rotation validation, a High

Qualifications

• Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification required or successful completion of first year of a Nursing program and validation of a clinical rotation consistent with level of education.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (must be obtained within 30 days of hire)

Responsibilities

• Perform direct patient care and related tasks as outlined by scope of practice, including bathing, grooming, and hygiene.
• Assist with bowel and bladder functions maintaining patient dignity.
• Record patient intake and output (I&O).
• Collect, label, and transport specimens for lab analysis.
• Change and transport soiled linens; maintain a clean patient room and environment.
• Assist with activity, turning, and repositioning as ordered, in collaboration with the nurse.
• Communicate pertinent patient information to the nurse and set priorities for care of multiple patients.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

Nurse Aide Certification

Nursing program – first year

High School Diploma

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Telemetry

FULL TIME - 7A-7P (DAYS)

Tele 4 is a 10-bed telemetry unit. This unit specializes in general medical surgical and telemetry patients such as but not limited to pneumonia, ESRD, Stroke, CHF and chest pain patients. Post-operative patients such as GU, Urology, Orthopedics, Bariatrics, Heart Cath/PCI. The population has multiple co-morbidities and complex care. The patient population is admitted / transferred from ICU, ED and PACU.

Tele 3 is a 22-bed telemetry unit. This unit specializes in general medical surgical and telemetry patients such as but not limited to pneumonia, ESRD, Stroke CHF and chest pain patients. Post-operative patients such as GU, Urology, Orthopedics, Bariatrics, Heart Cath/PCI. The population has multiple co-morbidities and complex care. The patient population is admitted / transferred from ICU, ED and PACU.

State Registered Nurse Assistant

Under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or other licensed care team member, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct and indirect patient care. The CNA provides excellence in patient care while respecting human dignity and the uniqueness of everyone. Empathy, compassion, communication, and teamwork are the hallmarks of the PCT-nurse-patient relationship.

• Performs direct patient care and related tasks as outlined by scope of practice and including but not limited to:
  • Assist patients in personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dental and oral care, hair, and nail care.
  • Assist patients with bowel and bladder functions while maintaining dignity.
  • Records patient intake and output (I & O).
  • Collects, labels, and transports specimens for laboratory analysis.
  • Changes and transport soiled and contaminated linens according to procedure. o Maintains clean and tidy patient room/environment.
  • Assist patients with activity, turning and repositioning as indicated by provider order and in collaboration with the nurse.
• Communicates pertinent patient information/findings to patient’s nurse. · Sets priorities for the care of multiple patients.

Requirements:

• Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification required or successful completion of first year of a Nursing program and validation of a clinical rotation consistent with level of education.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (must be obtained within 30 days of hire)

Benefits: Full-Time 32 weekly hours (0.8 FTE) - 40 weekly hours (1.0 FTE)

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• Identity Theft Protection

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually

• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave

• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire

• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)

• PTO Sell Back Program

• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)

• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support

• Retirement with Company Match

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.