Certified Nursing Assistant, Telemetry - Full-Time

OVERVIEW

As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) on the Telemetry Unit, you will provide compassionate, hands-on care to patients while supporting the nursing team in delivering safe, high-quality cardiac and medical care. You will assist with daily patient needs, obtain and report vital signs, help monitor patients connected to telemetry equipment, perform delegated clinical tasks within your scope of practice, and maintain accurate documentation. This role requires strong observation skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to patient safety in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Schedule: Three, 12-hour shifts per week Shift: Nights, 6:30pm-7am ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides patient care as assigned and per routine as defined by educational scope, according to standards of care, shift routines, and policies and procedures. Answers call lights in a timely and appropriate manner. Documents care provided according to standards. Maintains a clean work and patient environment. Maintains supplies, including scanning, stocking and ordering new supplies and disposing of expired or damaged supplies. Floats to various units based on identified patient care needs. Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities.

Training/precepting new partners in collaboration with unit educator Blood Glucose Monitoring (BGM) with lab personnel Bladder scanning procedure reviewed Bladder scanner training complete (check off sheet for competency) Attaching patient to remote telemetry or bedside cardiac monitor Managing and reporting collection devices: Colostomy, ileostomy or other fecal management systems: care and output measures Indwelling catheters: care and output measures Nasogastric tubes to suction Surgical drains under direction of supervising RN Competent in completing vital signs: Manual process for blood pressure and required reporting of abnormal values to supervising RN Discontinue invasive devices under the direction of the supervising RN: Indwelling (Foley) catheters Nasogastric tubes Peripherally inserted intravenous catheters Similar devices as appropriate EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Completion of a CNA program.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE Current CNA certificate in applicable state. Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers information and reports as appropriate; Works well in group problem solving situations; Remains calm when dealing with emotional topics. Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others; Consistently performs essential duties and responsibilities.

Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on resolving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas…

Read the full posting