Telemetry Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified)

Providence Medical Center; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Requirements include an active CNA (preferred), BLS within 30 days, and knowledge of medical terminology; prior acute care experience preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Entry-level NAs are welcome to apply; non-licensed NAs encouraged.
• Basic patient care: assist with ADLs like bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
• Vital signs monitoring: record blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, respiratory rate, and SpO2.
• Mobility assistance: help patients get in/out of bed, walk, or use devices.
• EKG lead maintenance: ensure telemetry monitors are connected and functioning and alert nurses if alarms
• Observation: monitor patients for changes and promptly notify the nursing staff.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certificate

BLS certification

Job description

Employment Status

Per Diem

Overview

Shifts Available : Nights

Employment Type : Full-time

Hours: 12-hour shifts – 7 :00p m to 7:00am

Location: Providence Medical Center – Kansas City, KS

We are seeking a Medical Surgical Telemetry Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified) , also referred to Telemetry Nursing Assistant ( Tele NA) , Medical-Surgical Nursing Assistant (Med-Surg NA ) or Med-Surg Tele NA . A Med Surg Tele NA will assist nurses by providing basic patient care, monitoring vital signs, supporting mobility, and ensuring patient safety for adults recovering from surgeries or illnesses while on heart monitors. They play a critical role in observing patients, reporting changes, and maintaining a safe, supportive environment to promote recovery under the supervisor of other nurses . This position is on a per diem basis, PD/PRN, meaning as needed.

Responsibilities

• If you are a non-licensed Nursing Assistant (NA) and have no prior experience, we encourage you to apply . Entry-Level NAs are 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
• Mobility assistance : help patients get in and out of bed, walk, or use assistive devices.
• EKG lead maintenance: e nsure telemetry monitors (heart monitors) are properly connected and functioning — though Non- Certified Nursing Assistant’s (N A ’s) don't usually interpret heart rhythms, they might recognize when alarms go off and immediately alert registered nurses
• Observation: monitor patients for any physical changes (shortness of breath, chest pain, altered mental status) and quickly notifying the nursing staff

Qualifications

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

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/

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

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