Float Pool CNA

Bonus Amount

$1,000.00

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Overview

Department: Float Pool

Employment Type: Full Time

Shifts Available: Nights

Hours: 12-hour shifts - 7:00pm - 7:00am

Floating Departments: Medical-Surgical and Telemetry Units 

Location: Providence Medical Center – Kansas City, KS

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.  

Responsibilities

• 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

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire
• Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current
• Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology
• 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

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

 

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

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