ER Tech/CNA

Regional Health Services of Howard County; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Health Services of Howard County in Cresco, IA is seeking an CNA/ CMA to provide direct patient care under RN supervision in the ER and Med-Surg settings. You will register patients, enter charges and complete hospital paperwork, with duties including overnight housekeeping as needed.

Requirements include HS diploma or GED, Nurse Aide course completion and IA CNA registry eligibility or CMA/EMT certification within 12 months, BLS/ CPR within 3 months, proven computer and communication

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Successful completion of a Nurse Aide Course and eligibility or Active on State of Iowa nurse's aide registry, CMA or EMT in IA within 12 months of hire.
• Previous CNA or CMA experience preferred.
• BLS (CPR) certified or obtained within 3 months of hire.
• Proven computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to handle potentially high stress situations in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a RN in the ER and Med-Surg setting.
• Performs general nursing duties.
• Must be able to provide care to all ages.
• Registers patients, enters charges and completes hospital required paperwork.
• Will help with needed overnight housekeeping and other tasks as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Nurse Aide certification eligible in IA (within 12 months)

BLS (CPR) certification within 3 months

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Location: Cresco, IA

Worker Type: Regular

Work Shift: As Needed (United States of America)

Position Highlights

POSITION SUMMARY

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a RN in the ER and Med-Surg setting.
• Performs general nursing duties.
• Must be able to provide care to all ages.
• Registers patients, enters charges and completes hospital required paperwork.
• Will help with needed overnight housekeeping and other tasks as needed.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or GED required.
• Successful completion of a Nurse Aide Course and is listed as eligible or Active on State of Iowa nurse's aide registry, is a Certified Medical Assistant or a certified EMT in the State of Iowa within 12 months of hire.
• Previous C.N.A. or C.M.A. experience preferred.
• BLS (CPR) certified or obtained within 3 months of hire.
• Proven computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to handle potentially high stress situations in a professional manner.

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