Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Telemetry

Tenet Healthcare; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Career development opportunities

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis seeks a compassionate Nursing Assistant to support patient care teams. You’ll help with hygiene, vital signs, and comfort, and assist with meals and routine tasks to ensure patient well-being.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS, CPI during orientation, and an active TN Nursing Assistant license. Hospital experience is preferred; a supportive environment and development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required.
• CPI certification required during orientation.
• TN Nursing Assistant license required for Nursing Assistant role.

Responsibilities

• Assist nursing service personnel with patient care activities.
• Aid with personal hygiene, vital signs, and linen changes.
• Serve meals, provide between-meal nourishment, and handle supplies.
• Document patient care in records and assist with procedures.
• Assist with admission, discharge, and transfers as needed.

Skills

BLS

CPI

Nursing Assistant license TN

Hospital experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If youre dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to become a crucial part of our caring team!

At Saint Francis Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Up to $3,000 Sign-on Bonus Based on Eligibility

Assists nursing service personnel with a variety of patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients. Assists with personal hygiene, takes vital signs and changes bed linens. May serve and collect food trays, provide for between-meal nourishment, and clean, sterilize, store and prepare other supplies. Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Responsibilities

• Performs technical skills that incorporate the patient's plan of care and comfort measures given to patients.
• Assists with admission, discharge, and transfer of patient.
• Assists patient with activities and care as assigned by the Charge Nurse and/or RN and as indicated by the patient's plan of care.
• Prepares and chaperones patient during examination, procedure and treatments; assists with patient procedures / treatments.
• Documents patient care in all assigned patient records.
• Performs related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Or an equivalent combination of education and related previous work experience.
  • Licensure/Certification:
    • American Heart Association issued BLS.
    • CPI to be obtained during Hospital Orientation
    • Certified Nursing Assistant role requires active Nursing Assistant license issued by the State of TN
• Preferred:
  • Experience: Preferred 6 or more months of Hospital Experience
  • Licensure/Certification:
    • Nursing Assistant license issued by the State of TN is preferred for Nursing Assistant roles

Organization Description

Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis is a 479-bed full-service hospital located at 5959 Park Avenue in Memphis, TN.Offering a wide array of medical services, Saint Francis is noted for its many Centers of Excellence, including its Center for Surgical Weight Loss, Joint & Spine Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Chest Pain Emergency Center, and Surgical Services including its Center for Robotic Surgery, Diabetes Center, and Cancer Center.The hospital has been recognized for excellence of care by United Healthcare, CIGNA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Aetna. Saint Francis Hospital serves as an academic training site for University of Tennessee Surgical, Family Practice, and Psychiatric Residents. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nations oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency. At Saint Francis Healthcare, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team where we strive to be No. 1 in quality, safety and service excellence.

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