Telemetry CNA

Prime Healthcare; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical insurance benefit plan

401K

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Telemetry Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Mission Regional Medical Center. This per diem role involves crucial patient monitoring, assisting with vital signs documentation, and collaboration with nursing staff. Candidates must have an active CNA certificate and BLS certification, along with knowledge of medical terminology and preferably six months of experience in acute care settings. Benefits include competitive compensation and medical insurance.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire is required.
• Current BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• Minimum six months of previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician's office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Measure and document vital signs.
• Observe patients for any changes in condition.
• Report findings to the RN.
• Ensure telemetry leads and equipment are functioning.
• Act as a liaison between patients and the nursing team.

Skills

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Monitoring vital signs

Patient observation

Reporting to RN

Education

Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate

Current BLS certification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking aTelemetryCNA, 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. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.

Shift’s Available: Varied

Employment Type: Per Diem (PD / PRN)

Location: Mission Regional Medical Center - Mission, TX

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

• Competitive compensation
• Medical insurance benefit plan
• 401K

Responsibilities

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

• 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

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

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.

Employment Status

Per Diem

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