Patient Care Assistant - CNA - Telemetry- Dialysis

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Patient Care Assistant CNA for the Telemetry - Dialysis department. This role requires assisting patients with daily activities and provides basic nursing care under RN supervision. The ideal candidate will have certifications in patient care, dysrhythmia interpretation, and BLS, along with a strong understanding of medical terminology.

Benefits

401K Plan

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• High school diploma and current patient care certification required.
• Previous experience in an acute care hospital preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide basic nursing care and ensure patient safety.
• Maintain certifications relevant to patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Current Certification in Patient Care

Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate

Current BLS (AHA) certificate

Current Phlebotomy certification

Current EKG certification

Job description

Patient Care Assistant CNA - Telemetry - Dialysis

Pay $18.90 - $28.01 / hour

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 211198

Overview

Department: Telemetry - Dialysis

Shift: Full-Time, Day 12 Hour Shift

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 comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $18.90 to $28.01. 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.

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