Telemetry CNA

Mission Regional Medical center•Blue Springs, MO

63d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Telemetry CNA, sometimes referred to as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The Certified Nursing Assistant in our telemetry unit plays an important role in the care of patients who require continuous monitoring of their heart and vital signs. Our Telemetry units typically care for patients with cardiac conditions, post-surgical needs, or other medical issues requiring close monitoring. Our CNA's provide essential support to patients under close cardiac monitoring. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed. Shift's Available: Days and Nights Employment Type: Per-Diem Hours: Varies between 7:00am-7:00pm or 7:00pm-7:00am (12-hour shifts) Location: St. Mary's Medical Center in Blue Springs, MO Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: Competitive compensation Medical insurance benefit plan 401K Sick leave accrual

Requirements

Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, required.
BLS upon hire and maintain current.
Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Performs various duties necessary to provide complete care within established standards, policies, procedures, and scope of the position.
Performs and records routine technical tasks such as vital signs, collection of specimens, intake/output, and mass.
Assists the licensed nurse with hourly rounds on assigned patients, as appropriate, to reinforce the 4P's (Pain, Potty, Positioning, Possessions); Demonstrates working knowledge of the fall prevention program.
Assists with providing comprehensive nursing care including but not limited to: positioning of patients, ambulation of patients, dietary needs, activities of daily living, e.g., feeding of patients, AM and PM care, admission, discharge and transfer of patients, care of patient belongings, and other patient care duties within scope of position.
Ensures each patient/family is provided a thorough orientation to the room, bed and call light system, the routines within the patient care unit, e.g., the times of meal service, visitor hours, physician/nurse rounds, etc., and how to access the Supervising RN or Charge Nurse if needed.
Reports all unusual incidents to the appropriate person. Reports significant changes in patient's condition to supervising Registered Nurse and/or Charge Nurse.