CNA Cardiac Medical Telemetry FT Nights

Responsibilities

• Supports patients/residents with activities of daily living.
• Assists patients/residents with personal hygiene.
• Takes vital signs and height and weight measurements.
• Feeds and ambulates patients/residents according to specific procedures.
• Maintains patient/resident rooms in a clean and orderly condition.
• Observes and reports changes in patient/resident conditions.
• Orients patients and families to the unit and instructs patients on safety measures.
• Assists with clerical work, including answering phones, entering data, and maintaining medical records.
• Maintains stock supply items in inventory management.
• Performs duties as outlined in the scope of Nurse Aide I (per applicable state Board of Nursing Nurse Aide I Tasks List).
• Performs technical tasks with appropriate training, such as administering a 12‑Lead Electrocardiogram test and routine venipuncture.
• Trained in additional tasks per the NCBON Nurse Aide I+4 process:
  • Nutrition activities
  • Oxygen therapy
  • Peripheral IV fluids
  • Urinary catheter care
  • Sterile technique (required for peripheral IV and urinary catheter skills)

Physical Requirements

• Walking, standing, sitting, lifting, reaching, bending, stretching, stooping, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to lift and support up to 35 pounds when handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Must speak and understand English clearly.
• Manual and finger dexterity required.
• Physical abilities testing required.

Education, Experience, and Certifications

• High School Diploma or GED (required for new hires on or after 7/22/2018).
• Current listing with the DFS Nurse Aide Registry as a Nurse Aide I.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Cardiac Life Support Health Care Provider certification.
• Completion of the Nurse Aide I+4 course (e‑learning and instructor‑led skills practice).
• Required observation activities; each skill must be validated twice by a RN before independent performance.