Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA/PCT) - Med Surg/Tele
About The Position
This position is for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on a full-time basis, working 7 AM to 7 PM on a telemetry unit. The unit specializes in general medical-surgical and telemetry patients, including conditions like pneumonia, ESRD, stroke, CHF, and chest pain. It also cares for post-operative patients from GU, Urology, Orthopedics, Bariatrics, and Heart Cath/PCI procedures. The patient population often has multiple co-morbidities and complex care needs, with patients admitted or transferred from ICU, ED, and PACU. The role involves providing direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or other licensed care team member, focusing on direct patient care tasks such as assisting with personal hygiene, bowel and bladder functions, recording intake and output, collecting specimens, managing linens, maintaining a clean environment, and assisting with patient mobility and repositioning. Effective communication of patient information and prioritization of care for multiple patients are essential.
Requirements
- Current Kentucky Nurse Aide Certification required or successful completion of first year of a Nursing program and validation of a clinical rotation consistent with level of education.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Basic Life Support (must be obtained within 30 days of hire)
Responsibilities
- Assist patients in personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dental and oral care, hair, and nail care.
- Assist patients with bowel and bladder functions while maintaining dignity.
- Records patient intake and output (I & O).
- Collects, labels, and transports specimens for laboratory analysis.
- Changes and transport soiled and contaminated linens according to procedure.
- Maintains clean and tidy patient room/environment.
- Assist patients with activity, turning and repositioning as indicated by provider order and in collaboration with the nurse.
- Communicates pertinent patient information/findings to patient’s nurse.
- Sets priorities for the care of multiple patients.
Benefits
- Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
- Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
- Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
- PTO Sell Back Program
- Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
- Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
- Retirement with Company Match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
