Float Pool CNA
About The Position
Prime Healthcare is seeking a full-time Float Pool CNA, also referred to as a Med-Surg Tele CNA, to support the Medical-Surgical and Telemetry units at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. The CNA assists nurses under RN supervision by providing basic patient care, supporting activities of daily living and mobility, monitoring vital signs, and helping maintain patient safety. Patients are adults recovering from surgeries or illnesses, including patients on heart monitors. The role includes observing patients, reporting changes to nursing staff, and helping maintain a safe, supportive environment that promotes recovery. The position works day shifts in 12-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is available to qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply, with details discussed during the interview process.
Requirements
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire is preferred.
- Current BLS (AHA) certification within 30 days of hire and maintain current certification.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- A minimum of six months of previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office is preferred.
- Facility may require a current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within six months of hire and maintenance of current certification.
Nice To Haves
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire.
- At least six months of experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
- Measure and record blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation.
- Help patients get in and out of bed, walk, and use assistive devices.
- Ensure telemetry monitor leads are properly connected and functioning; alert registered nurses when monitor alarms occur.
- Observe patients for physical changes, including shortness of breath, chest pain, or altered mental status, and promptly notify nursing staff.
- Assist nurses with basic nursing care and help maintain a safe patient environment under RN supervision.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Bereavement leave, FMLA, and other leave options.
- Employer 401(k) options.
- Tuition reimbursement options.
- Life, disability, and other insurance options.
- A $1,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates, subject to eligibility and payout terms.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
