CNA Gen Med Oncology Acute
About The Position
The Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant (PCT/CNA) provides appropriate safe basic care to patients which includes taking vital signs, assisting patients with activities of daily living, specimen collection, and observation of patients for physical/emotional changes. Other duties include recording pertinent information in patient charts, communicating with other Patient Care Team members to ensure continuity of care, and may function in a role providing constant supervision to patients as needed. Duties may vary according to department expectations and needs. Welcome to General Medicine/Oncology (3 East)! 3 East is a 20-bed unit specializing in oncology care and observation stays. We care for a diverse patient population with a wide range of medical conditions, including inpatient chemotherapy, oncology diagnostic workups, abnormal laboratory findings, cellulitis, pneumonia, congestive heart failure, chest pain evaluations, and anemia. You will also have opportunity to care for surgical patients. Our team is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative, supportive environment that values teamwork, professionalism, and compassion.
Requirements
- CNA-Certified Nurses Assistant
- CPR American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or GED
- 6 months experience in a clinical healthcare environment
- 6 months experience in supporting physical, emotional and psycho-social needs of patients
Responsibilities
- Provides appropriate safe basic care to patients
- Takes vital signs
- Assists patients with activities of daily living
- Performs specimen collection
- Observes patients for physical/emotional changes
- Records pertinent information in patient charts
- Communicates with other Patient Care Team members to ensure continuity of care
- May function in a role providing constant supervision to patients as needed
- Duties may vary according to department expectations and needs
Benefits
- comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
