Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Float Pool

Prime Healthcare • La Palma, CA

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About The Position

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the Float Pool is an unlicensed assistive person who assists with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-critical patients, and helps maintain a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit. Float Pool CNAs are assigned as needed to MedSurg, Behavioral Health Unit, Telemetry, ICU, and the Emergency Department.

Requirements

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire.
• Current BLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintain it.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• At least six months of experience in an acute care hospital or skilled nursing facility is required to float to the Subacute unit.
• Current De-escalation Crisis Intervention (DCI) certificate within six months of hire and maintained per facility requirements.

Nice To Haves

• At least six months of previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living.
• Provide basic nursing care to non-critical patients.
• Assist in maintaining a safe environment.
• Work under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.
• Float to departments as needed, including MedSurg, Behavioral Health Unit, Telemetry, ICU, and the Emergency Department.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Voluntary benefit options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed