Night Med-Surg CNA: Caring for Patients & Vitals

Prime Healthcare; Farmers Branch (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

FMLA and other leave options

401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life, disability insurance

Job summary

Prime Healthcare at Dallas Medical Center (Farmers Branch, TX) is seeking a Medical Surgical CNA to support patients in the Med/Surg unit during night shifts. You will assist with ADLs, monitor vital signs, help with mobility, wound care assistance, and help maintain a clean, safe environment under RN supervision.

Requirements include an active CNA certificate, BLS, and at least six months of acute care experience.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire.
• Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physicians office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) like bathing, dressing, and toileting.
• Help with mobility, including turning, repositioning, and transferring patients to prevent skin breakdown; may assist with feeding and monitor intake/output.
• Take and record vital signs; observe and report changes in a patient’s condition to nurses; may help with wound care under RN direction.
• Stock and maintain supplies in patient rooms; ensure environment stays clean and safe.
• Assist in transporting patients within the hospital.

Skills

CNA Certification

BLS Certification

Patient care

Medical Terminology

Job description

Prime Healthcare at Dallas Medical Center (Farmers Branch, TX) is seeking a Medical Surgical CNA to support patients in the Med/Surg unit during night shifts. You will assist with ADLs, monitor vital signs, help with mobility, wound care assistance, and help maintain a clean, safe environment under RN supervision.

Requirements include an active CNA certificate, BLS, and at least six months of acute care experience.