Patient Care Assistant II (CNA) - Medical Surgical
Prime Healthcare•Lewiston, ME
•Onsite
About The Position
The Patient Care Assistant II (PCA II) is a certified person who performs direct care in the department setting. The PCA II maintains a current certification in patient care and is responsible to assist patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to all patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the RN as long as the activity does not distract from primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Current Certification in Patient Care required (M.A. / CNA / EMT / Paramedic / Patient Care Tech, etc.)
- Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current
- Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
Nice To Haves
- Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current
- Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician
- Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire
- Current EKG certification upon hire
- Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living
- Provides basic nursing care to all patients
- Assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the RN as long as the activity does not distract from primary responsibility for dysrhythmia monitoring.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
