Medical Surgical CNA

Prime Healthcare • Leavenworth, KS

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Surgical CNA, also referred to as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Med-Surg CNA, assists with patient care by supporting daily activities, mobility, feeding, and vital signs while monitoring for changes. The role also supports nurses by maintaining supplies, assisting with wound care, and helping ensure a clean, safe environment. This is a full-time position at Saint John Hospital in Leavenworth, Kansas, working day shifts of 12 hours, from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, for 36 hours per week.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, required.
• Current BLS upon hire and maintain current.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum six months' previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician's office preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and toileting.
• Help patients with mobility, including turning, repositioning, and transferring, to help prevent skin breakdown.
• Feed patients who need assistance and monitor intake and output.
• Take and record vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
• Observe and report changes in a patient's condition to nurses.
• Assist with wound care under the direction of an RN.
• Stock and maintain supplies in patient rooms.
• Help keep the environment clean and safe.
• Assist with transporting patients within the hospital.

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.
• Sign-on bonus available for qualified candidates; eligibility and payout terms apply, with details discussed during the interview process.
• Other benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED