Telemetry CNA

Prime Healthcare; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is looking for a Telemetry Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to provide essential patient care at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City. This per-diem position involves a variety of shifts, including support in daily living activities and monitoring patients' well-being. Candidates must possess a current CNA certificate and BLS certification within 30 days of hire. Join our team committed to delivering quality healthcare in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current CNA certification required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology is essential.
• Minimum of six months experience in acute care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient care duties such as vital signs, intake/output collection.
• Assist licensed nurse with patient ambulation and care.
• Report significant changes in patients' conditions.

Skills

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant certificate

Current BLS

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Telemetry Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Providence Medical Center.

Shift’s Available: Days and Nights

Employment Type: Per-Diem

Hours: Variable Shifts (12-hour shifts)

Location: Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, KS

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Performs various duties necessary to provide complete care within established standards, policies, procedures, and scope of the position.
• Performs and records routine technical tasks such as vital signs, collection of specimens, intake/output, and mass.
• Assists the licensed nurse with hourly rounds on assigned patients, as appropriate, to reinforce the 4P's (Pain, Potty, Positioning, Possessions); Demonstrates working knowledge of the fall prevention program.
• Assists with providing comprehensive nursing care including but not limited to: positioning of patients, ambulation of patients, dietary needs, activities of daily living, e.g., feeding of patients, AM and PM care, admission, discharge and transfer of patients, care of patient belongings, and other patient care duties within scope of position.
• Ensures each patient/family is provided a thorough orientation to the room, bed and call light system, the routines within the patient care unit, e.g., the times of meal service, visitor hours, physician/nurse rounds, etc., and how to access the Supervising RN or Charge Nurse if needed.
• Reports all unusual incidents to the appropriate person. Reports significant changes in patient’s condition to supervising Registered Nurse and/or Charge Nurse.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• 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.

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

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Variable