Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA/PCT) - SRNA/PRN

BHS; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Preventive Plan

Retirement Plans

Flimp Decisions

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for Telemetry units (Med Surg/Telemetry). This PRN night shift role supports RN staff with hygiene, patient mobility, I&O, and specimen handling on Telemetry 3 and 4 units.

Requirements include a valid Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification or completion of the first year of a nursing program with clinical rotation, plus a high school diploma and BLS within 30 days.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision on Telemetry units.
• Assist with hygiene, bowel/bladder care, I&O records, specimen collection, and linen changes.
• Assist with patient activity, turning, and repositioning as ordered.
• Communicate pertinent information to the patient’s nurse and prioritize care for multiple patients.

Skills

CNA certification

Telemetry experience

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

First year nursing program

Job description

Summary

Job Description:

Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Med Surg/Telemetry

PRN - NIGHTS (3RD SHIFT)

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: PRN (As Needed)

• Preventive Plan
• Retirement Plans
• Flimp Decisions - Flimp Decisions will help you pick the best value plan option given your expected medical needs. The proprietary algorithm provides a personalized financial analysis and recommendation, considering both premium and expected out-of-pocket cost (copays, etc.), as well as other important plan features.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.