Certified Nursing Assistant
Prime Healthcare•Gadsden, AL
•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a Float Pool Certified Nursing Assistant, also referred to as a Med-Surg/Tele Multi-skilled Certified Nursing Assistant. The Float Pool Nursing Assistant assists with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-critical patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment. They play a critical role in observing patients, reporting changes, and maintaining a safe, supportive environment to promote recovery under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.
Requirements
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire
- Current BLS upon hire and maintain current
- Possess knowledge of Medical Terminology
Nice To Haves
- Minimum six months of previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office
Responsibilities
- 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: ensure telemetry monitors (heart monitors) are properly connected and functioning — though Certified Nursing Assistant’s (CNA’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
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Medical insurance benefit plan
- 401K
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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