Certified Nurse Assistant/Nurse Assistant-Cardiac Intermediate Critical Care Unit-5East (Full Time 7p-7a)

UMC Health System

91d

About The Position

5 East is a 32 bed Cardiac Intermediate Critical Care unit that provides nursing care for adult and geriatric patients. The goal of this unit is to provide high quality care to patients no longer requiring critical care, but requiring a higher level of care than can be provided on the medical floors. Serving as an ICU step-down unit allows CICCU staff members to care for cardiac patients and patients from all other specialties and areas. Caring for high acuity patients requires that teamwork be utilized every day in this fast-paced, high-energy unit. Orientation is individually based and can last between 8-12 weeks depending on the needs of the new team member.

Requirements

• Completed Nurse Aide course and presents Nurse Aide Certification.
• PCA or PCT certification also acceptable.
• Must maintain a current BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• Nursing student who has completed approximately one quarter of their nursing curriculum (LVN or RN) and clinical experience.
• At least one year of previous/recent hospital Nurse Aide experience.

Responsibilities

• Providing basic patient care under the supervision of a nurse.
• Observing patients and recording vital signs.
• Performing EKGs.
• Reporting changes in patient conditions.

Benefits

• Resilience program
• Emotional, Physical, Spiritual, Financial support
• Career Community
• On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)
• Discounted Pharmacy Cost
• Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region)
• Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match
• PTO & Extended Illness
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees