Telemetry CNA

Prime Healthcare•Kansas City, MO

5d•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. Employment Type : Full Time Shifts Available: Days Hours: 12-Hour shifts – 6:45am to 7:15pm Location : Profidence Medical Center - Kansas City, KS Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare: 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 Many other amazing benefits Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): M easure and document vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation) O bserve patients for any changes in condition, such as increased discomfort, difficulty breathing, or changes in mental status, and report findings to the RN O bserve cardiac monitors and reporting any irregularities to the nursing staff E nsure telemetry leads and equipment are properly placed and functioning A ct as a liaison between patients and the nursing team Qualifications Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have: Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, required Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus: Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician's office preferred Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/ #LI-CB1 Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf Options Apply for this job online Email this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed

Requirements

Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, required
Current BLS (AHA) 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

M easure and document vital signs (e.g., blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation)
O bserve patients for any changes in condition, such as increased discomfort, difficulty breathing, or changes in mental status, and report findings to the RN
O bserve cardiac monitors and reporting any irregularities to the nursing staff
E nsure telemetry leads and equipment are properly placed and functioning
A ct as a liaison between patients and the nursing team