CNA/PCT - Med Surg

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide appropriate safe basic care to patients
• Take vital signs
• Assist patients with activities of daily living
• Collect specimens
• Observe patients for physical/emotional changes
• Record pertinent information in patient charts
• Communicate with other Patient Care Team members to ensure continuity of care
• Provide constant supervision to patients as needed

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

Benefits

• $2,000 sign on bonus with a 2 year work commitment
• Comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package including benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings