Stepdown Unit CNA

Overview

We are seeking a Progressive Care CNA, also referred to as aPCU CNA,Stepdown CNA or Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) CNA.The PCU CNAwill work in our step-down unit and provide essential support to nurses by delivering direct patient care to patients who require close monitoring butmorestable than those in the ICU.This position is on a per diem basis, meaningPD/PRNas needed.

Shift’s Available:Varied

Employment Type:Per Diem (PD / PRN)

Location: Providence Medical Center - Kansas City, KS

Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:

• Competitive compensation

• Medical insurance benefit plan

• 401K

**If you have experience in theCritical Care Unit (CCU), Telemetry (Tele) or Progressive Care Unit (PCU)or otheracutecare area of the hospital you are encouraged to apply!

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

• Help patientsmaintaintheir personal hygiene and comfort byassistingwith daily tasks they may struggle with due to illness or weakness (such as bathing, dressing, feeding and toileting)

• Monitor and document vital signs like blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperaturewhich helps the healthcare team track patient progress and detect early signs of decline or improvement

• Help with patient mobility byassistingwith transfers, repositioning, and ambulation to prevent complicationsand help with circulation

• Observe patients for changes in condition and reporting concerns promptly to nursing staff

• Supporting basic medical procedures under nurse supervision, such as collecting specimens or helping with wound care

• Maintain a clean and safe environment, including infection control measures

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

• Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, required
• Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current

Additional Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology

Additional Qualifications That Are a Plus:

• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician's office preferred

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

#LI-CB1

Employment Status

Shift

Employment Status

Shift

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.Know Your Rights:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf