Progressive Care CNA

Prime Healthcare; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Bereavement leave

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Progressive Care CNA to join our team at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. The PCU CNA will support nurses in a step-down unit, delivering direct patient care to patients requiring close monitoring.

The ideal candidate holds a current CNA certificate, BLS, and knowledge of medical terminology, with six months of acute care experience preferred. Full-time position with day shifts and a sign-on bonus may apply.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire.
• Current BLS within 30 days of hire.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Six months’ acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily tasks to maintain hygiene and comfort.
• Monitor vital signs and document findings.
• Assist with transfers, repositioning, and ambulation.
• Observe for changes and report concerns promptly.
• Assist with basic procedures under nurse supervision.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and infection control.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medical terminology

Acute care

Education

CNA certification

BLS certification

Job description

Bonus Amount

1000.00

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Employment Type:Full Time

Shifts Available:Days

Hours:7:00pm to 7:00am

Location:Providence Medical Center–Kansas City, KS

We are seeking a Progressive Care CNA, also referred to as a PCU CNA, StepdownCNAor Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) CNA. The PCU CNA will work in our step-down unit and provide essential support to nurses by delivering direct patient care to patients who require close monitoring but more stable than those in the ICU.

Responsibilities

If you have experience in the Critical Care Unit (CCU), Telemetry (Tele) or Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or other acute care area of the hospital you are encouraged to apply!

• Help patientsmaintaintheir personal hygiene and comfort byassistingwith daily tasks they may struggle with due to illness orweakness(such as bathing, dressing,feedingand toileting)

• Monitor and document vital signs like blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperaturewhich helps the healthcare team track patient progress and detect early signs of decline or improvement

• Help with patient mobility byassistingwith transfers, repositioning, and ambulation to prevent complicationsand help with circulation

• Observe patients for changes in condition andreportingconcerns promptly to nursing staff

• Supporting basic medical procedures under nurse supervision, such as collecting specimens or helping with wound care

• Maintain a clean and safe environment, including infection control measures

Qualifications

1. Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, required.

2. Current BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current.

3. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.

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

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

• Health, dental, and vision insurance options

• Paid vacation, sicktimeand 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/

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