CNA Medical Surgical Acute Care
Overview
The Med/Surg acute unit cares for the adult and geriatric population. Some of the patient conditions you may see and provide care for include: gastrointestinal disease, blood stream infections, post procedural or post-surgical, pancreatitis, acute renal failure, pneumonia, congestive heart failure, asthma, COPD, urinary tract infections, infections requiring intravenous (IV) antibiotics, COVID, etc.
Position Summary
The Patient Care Technician/Certified Nursing Assistant (PCT/CNA) provides appropriate safe basic care to patients which includes taking vital signs, assisting patients with activities of daily living, specimen collection, and observation of patients for physical/emotional changes. Other duties include recording pertinent information in patient charts, communicating with other Patient Care Team members to ensure continuity of care, and may function in a role providing constant supervision to patients as needed. Duties may vary according to department expectations and needs.
Qualifications
- CNA-Certified Nurses Assistant
- CPR American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS
- High School Diploma or GED
- Six months experience in a clinical healthcare environment
- Six months experience in supporting physical, emotional and psycho-social needs of patients
Benefits
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Pay
Expected pay for this position is $18.98 - $22.34/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity.
Schedule
This is an Hourly position.
Shift Differentials
Weekend: $1.75/hour
Sign-On Bonus
SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE! $600 Sign On Bonus with a 1-year work commitment. Must be of legal age to sign a contract, which is at least 18 years old, to be eligible for a sign on bonus. Candidates under 18 years old may still be considered for the position but are not eligible for the sign-on bonus.