Telemetry CNA

Prime Healthcare; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Bereavement leave

FMLA

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Many other benefits

Job summary

Prime Healthcare in Kansas City, MO seeks a Telemetry CNA to monitor patients on continuous cardiac monitoring. This role involves measuring vital signs, reporting changes to the RN, and ensuring telemetry equipment is correctly placed.

Applicants should hold a CNA with BLS; prior acute care experience is preferred. Join a team that supports patient care in a telemetry unit with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• CNA certification at hire is required.
• Current BLS within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Minimum six months’ experience in acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Measure and document vital signs accurately.
• Observe for changes in condition and report to RN.
• Monitor cardiac monitors and report irregularities.
• Ensure telemetry leads and equipment are properly placed.
• Serve as liaison between patients and the nursing team.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Medical terminology

Patient communication

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification

Job description

Overview

Employment Type: Full Time

Shifts Available: Days

Hours: 12-Hour shifts – 7:00am to 7:00pm

Location: St. Joseph Medical Center – Kansas City, MO

We are seeking a Telemetry CNA, sometimes referred to as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The Certified Nursing Assistant in our telemetry unit plays an important role in the care of patients who require continuous monitoring of their heart and vital signs. Our Telemetry units typically care for patients with cardiac conditions, post-surgical needs, or other medical issues requiring close monitoring. Our CNA’s provide essential support to patients under close cardiac monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Measure and document vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation)

• Observe patients for any changes in condition, such as increased discomfort, difficulty breathing, or changes in mental status, and report findings to the RN

• Observe cardiac monitors and reporting any irregularities to the nursing staff

• Ensure telemetry leads and equipment are properly placed and functioning

• Act as a liaison between patients and the nursing team

Qualifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, required.

• 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.

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/

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