Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA/PCT) - SRNA Certification Required

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Job Title: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Telemetry

Full Time - Days

Tele 4

is a 10-bed telemetry unit. This unit specializes in general medical surgical and telemetry patients such as but not limited to pneumonia, ESRD, Stroke, CHF and chest pain patients. Post-operative patients such as GU, Urology, Orthopedics, Bariatrics, Heart Cath/PCI. The population has multiple co-morbidities and complex care. The patient population is admitted / transferred from ICU, ED and PACU.

Tele 3

is a 22-bed telemetry unit. This unit specializes in general medical surgical and telemetry patients such as but not limited to pneumonia, ESRD, Stroke CHF and chest pain patients. Post-operative patients such as GU, Urology, Orthopedics, Bariatrics, Heart Cath/PCI. The population has multiple co-morbidities and complex care. The patient population is admitted / transferred from ICU, ED and PACU.

State Registered Nurse Assistant

Under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or other licensed care team member, the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides direct and indirect patient care. The CNA provides excellence in patient care while respecting human dignity and the uniqueness of everyone. Empathy, compassion, communication, and teamwork are the hallmarks of the PCT-nurse-patient relationship.

* Performs direct patient care and related tasks as outlined by scope of practice and including but not limited to: + Assist patients in personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dental and oral care, hair, and nail care. + Assist patients with bowel and bladder functions while maintaining dignity. + Records patient intake and output (I & O). + Collects, labels, and transports specimens for laboratory analysis. + Changes and transport soiled and contaminated linens according to procedure. o Maintains clean and tidy patient room/environment. + Assist patients with activity, turning and repositio...