Telemetry Nursing Assistant

Prime Healthcare; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401K

Job summary

Prime Healthcare is seeking a Medical Surgical Telemetry Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified) for Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. This per diem role supports nurses with basic patient care on heart monitors, monitors vital signs, and helps with mobility and safety.

Entry‑level NAs are welcome; CNA certification and BLS within 30 days are preferred. You will observe patients, report changes, and work under supervision during night shifts in a busy hospital setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Basic patient care: assist with ADLs.
• Vital signs monitoring: blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, RR, SpO2.
• Mobility assistance: help with bed transfers and walking.
• EKG lead maintenance: ensure telemetry monitors are connected and functioning.
• Observation: monitor for changes and alert nursing staff.

Skills

Vital signs knowledge

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant certificate

BLS certification

Job description

Overview

ShiftsAvailable: Nights

Employment Type: PRN

Hours: Variable

Location: Providence Medical Center – Kansas City, KS

We are seeking aMedical SurgicalTelemetryNursing Assistant(Non-Certified),also referred toTelemetryNursing Assistant (TeleNA), Medical-Surgical Nursing Assistant (Med-Surg NA)orMed-Surg Tele NA.A Med SurgTele NAwillassistnurses by providing basic patient care,monitoringvital signs, supporting mobility, and ensuring patient safety for adults recovering from surgeries or illnesses while on heart monitors. They play a critical role inobservingpatients, reporting changes, andmaintaininga safe, supportive environment to promote recoveryunder the supervisor of other nurses.This position is on a per diem basis,PD/PRN,meaningas needed.

Responsibilities

** If youare a non-licensed Nursing Assistant (NA)and have no prior experience, weencourageyouto apply.Entry-Level NAsare welcome to apply!

• Basic patient care:help patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) like bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating

• Vital signs monitoring:take and record blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation

• Mobilityassistance:help patients get in and out of bed, walk, or use assistive devices.

• EKG lead maintenance:ensure telemetry monitors (heart monitors) are properly connected and functioning - thoughNon-Certified NursingAssistant’s(NA’s)don'tusually interpret heart rhythms, they might recognize when alarms go off andimmediatelyalert registered nurses

• Observation:monitor patients for any physical changes (shortness of breath, chest pain, altered mental status) and quickly notifying the nursing staff

Qualifications

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

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

Per Diem

Shift

Nights

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