Overview

We are seeking a Float Pool CNA, also referred to as a Med-Surg Tele CNA.  The Float Pool CNA assist nurses by providing basic patient care, monitoring vital signs, supporting mobility, and ensuring patient safety for adults recovering from surgeries or illnesses while on heart monitors. Float Pool CNA’s play a critical role in observing patients, reporting changes, and maintaining a safe, supportive environment to promote recovery.  

Shifts Available: Evenings

Hours: 8-hour shifts (12:00pm - 8:00pm)

Employment Type: Full Time

Floating Departments: Transport, Medical-Surgical and Telemetry Units 

Location: Providence 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

** We are seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our float pool team. Under RN supervision, you will assist patients with daily living activities, provide basic nursing care, and help maintain a safe environment. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to): 

• Basic patient care: help patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) like bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating 
• Vital signs monitoring: take and record blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation 
• Mobility assistance: help patients get in and out of bed, walk, or use assistive devices. 
• EKG lead maintenance: ensure telemetry monitors (heart monitors) are properly connected and functioning — though Certified Nursing Assistant’s (CNA’s) don't usually interpret heart rhythms, they might recognize when alarms go off and immediately alert registered nurses 
• Observation: monitor patients for any physical changes (shortness of breath, chest pain, altered mental status) and quickly notifying the nursing staff 

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

Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):

• Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current per facility requirement.

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/

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