Float Pool CNA

Prime Healthcare•Kansas City, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Float Pool CNA, also referred to as a Med-Surg Tele CNA. The Float Pool CNA assist nurses by providing basic patient care, monitoring vital signs, supporting mobility, and ensuring patient safety for adults recovering from surgeries or illnesses while on heart monitors. Float Pool CAN’s play a critical role in observing patients, reporting changes, and maintaining a safe, supportive environment to promote recovery. We are seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our float pool team. Under RN supervision, you will assist patients with daily living activities, provide basic nursing care, and help maintain a safe environment.

Requirements

Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, preferred.
Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred
Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current.

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 (CNAs) 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