Float Pool CNA
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 CNA’s play a critical role in observing patients, reporting changes, and maintaining a safe, supportive environment to promote recovery. Shifts Available: Evenings Hours: 8-hour shifts (12:00pm - 8:00pm) Employment Type: Full Time Floating Departments: Transport, Medical-Surgical and Telemetry Units Location: Providence Medical Center – Kansas City, KS Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Health, dental, and vision insurance options Paid vacation, sick time and holidays Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options Employer 401K options Tuition reimbursement options Life, disability, and other insurance options Many other amazing benefits Responsibilities 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, required
- Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current
- Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology
- Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current per facility requirement.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician's office preferred
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
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options
- Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
- Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options
- Employer 401K options
- Tuition reimbursement options
- Life, disability, and other insurance options
- Many other amazing benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
