Patient Care Assistant CNA - Telemetry

Prime Healthcare; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Patient Care Assistant II to join their Telemetry department at Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines, IL. This per diem position involves direct patient care, including assisting with daily activities and monitoring dysrhythmias. Candidates must hold current certifications in patient care and CPR, with preferred experience in an acute care setting.

Qualifications

• Certification in Patient Care is required.
• Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate and BLS certificate must be maintained.
• Six months experience in acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide basic nursing care.
• Monitor dysrhythmia under RN supervision and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Current Certification in Patient Care (M.A. / CNA / EMT / Paramedic / Patient Care Tech)

Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate

Current BLS (AHA) certificate

Current Phlebotomy certification

Current EKG certification

Job description

Overview

Department: Telemetry

Shift: Per Diem (PRN) - Day Shift -12 Hours

Hospital: Holy Family - LTACH

Location: Des Plaines, IL 60016

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Responsibilities

The Patient Care Assistant II (PCA II) is a certified person who performs direct care in the department setting. The PCA II maintains a current certification in patient care and is responsible to assist patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to all patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the RN as long as the activity does not distract from primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.

2. Current Certification in Patient Care required (M.A. / CNA / EMT / Paramedic / Patient Care Tech, etc.).

3. Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.

4. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

5. Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician, preferred.

6. Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.

7. Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.

8. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.

9. Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office, preferred.

Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):

1. Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current per facility requirement.

Holy Family Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $24.76. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.