Nursing Assistant- Med/Surg Acute Unit

Prime Healthcare; Pampa (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Bereavement leave and FMLA options

Employer 401K options

Tuition reimbursement options

Life and disability insurance options

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is looking for a Medical Surgical CNA at Pampa Regional Medical Center, Texas. The role involves assisting patients with daily activities, monitoring vital signs, and supporting nurses with patient care. This position is full-time with night shifts and is open to entry-level CNAs. Candidates should possess a current CNA certificate and preferably have previous experience in an acute care setting. Join us to make a difference in patient care at our leading critical-access hospital.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, preferred.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology is necessary.
• Minimum six months’ experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing and dressing.
• Taking and recording vital signs and reporting changes to nurses.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients.
• Assist with transporting patients within the hospital.

Skills

Patient care

Mobility assistance

Vital signs monitoring

Wound care

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant certificate

Current BLS certification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Medical Surgical CNA, also referred to Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Med-Surg CNA. A Med Surg CNA will assist with patient care by supporting daily activities, mobility, feeding, and vital signs while monitoring for any changes. Additionally, the Med Surg CNA will help nurses by maintaining supplies, assisting with wound care, and ensuring a clean, safe environment.

Shift’s Available: Nights

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Pampa Regional Medical Center, Pampa TX

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
• Employer 401K options
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Life, disability, and other insurance options
• Many other amazing benefits

** If you have recently earned your Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) License and have no prior experience, we encourage you to apply. Entry-Level CNAs are welcome to apply!

Located in the center of the Texas Panhandle, Pampa Regional Medical Center is a 25-bed critical-access hospital serving our communities with a full range of surgical and medical services. Pampa Regional Medical Center is certified by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) and has been recognized by the Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades for patient safety and was named among the “100 Top Hospitals” by IBM Watson Health in 2018. Pampa Regional offers key services to the community including heart care, emergency services, urgent care, surgical services and more. For more information visit www.prmctx.com.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• 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. You may also feed patients who need assistance and monitor intakes/outputs
• Take and record vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration), observe and report changes in a patient’s condition to nurses. You may also help with wound care under the direction of an RN
• Stock and maintain supplies in patient rooms, ensure the environment stays clean and safe
• Assist in transporting patients within the hospital

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, preferred.
• Current BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Minimum six months’ previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf