Patient Care Assistant Telemetry

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick time

Holidays

Bereavement leave

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Services seeks a Certified Nursing Assistant for the Telemetry department at Dallas Medical Center, Farmers Branch, TX. This full-time day-shift position involves assisting with ADLs, mobility, vitals, wound care support, and maintaining a clean, safe patient environment.

Qualified candidates have a State CNA certification, high school diploma, and preferred phlebotomy/EKG(BLS within 30 days). Benefits include health/dental/vision, time off, 401(k), and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy and EKG certifications preferred; BLS within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing and toileting.
• Support mobility and safe transfers to prevent skin breakdown; assist feeding as needed.
• Take and record vital signs; observe changes and report to RN; assist with wound care when directed.
• Stock and maintain supplies in patient rooms; keep environment clean and safe.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Communication

ADL support

Education

State Approved CNA Certification

Phlebotomy Certification (preferred)

EKG Certification (preferred)

BLS (AHA) within 30 days

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Department: Telemetry

Shift’s Available: Days

Employment Type:Full Time

Location:Dallas Medical Center – Farmers Branch, TX

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

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 intake/output

• 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

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• 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

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare:https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), State approved Certification required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.
• Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) 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

Days

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