A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
Dallas Regional Medical Center- Mesquite, Texas We are seeking a Medical Surgical CNA, also referred to Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Med-Surg CNA. A Med Surg CNA will assist with patient care by supporting daily activities, mobility, feeding, and vital signs while monitoring for any changes. Additionally, the Med Surg CNA, will help nurses by maintaining supplies, assisting with wound care, and ensuring a clean, safe environment.
Responsibilities:
Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) like bathing, dressing, and toileting Help with mobility, including turning, repositioning, and transferring patients to prevent skin breakdown, you may also feed patients who need assistance and monitor intake/output Take and record vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration), observe and report changes in a patient's condition to nurses, you may also help with wound care under the direction of an RN Stock and maintain supplies in patient rooms, ensure the environment stays clean and safe Assist in transporting patients within the hospital
Qualifications:
Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, required. Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology. Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician?s office preferred. Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current per facility requirement. Here are some of the benefits of working at
Prime Healthcare:
Health, dental, and vision insurance options Paid vacation, sick time and holidays Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options Employer 401K options Tuition reimbursement options Life, disability, and other insurance options Many other amazing benefits Full benefits at
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