Nurse Assistant Progressive Care Cardiac 4NW PRN
About The Position
The Progressive Care Cardiac unit (CPCU) is a 28-bed unit primarily caring for cardiac patients, featuring 16 private rooms and 2 semi-private in-patient rooms, along with 4 semi-private outpatient rooms. This unit is unique in its care for post-operative open-heart patients, Tikosyn patients, and post-cardiac intervention patients, where Registered Nurses perform procedures like pulling femoral lines and managing radial bands. Troy Hospital is recognized by US News & World Report for its orthopedic and urological services and ranked #3 on Newsweek's World's Best Hospitals list. This state-of-the-art facility offers advanced specialty and routine care, prioritizing patient satisfaction and medical advancement.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent
- American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support required within 30 days of hire
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred
- Current CNA certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides care to the patient according to the plan of care, unit routine and hospital policy under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher, dispatch services and appropriate documentation of services.
- Provides the services of an Observer for any patient on a patient care unit who has been assessed to require constant observation, either in person or via remote video monitoring, to maximize his/her safety.
- Performs general receptionist and clerical duties to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.
- Documentation of care provided in the electronic medical record.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
