Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Medical Surgical PCA II , also ref erred 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. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/ PRN as needed.

Shift’s Available : Days

Employment Type : Per Diem (PD / PRN)

Location : Harlingen Medical Center - Harlingen, Texas

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

• Competitive compensation 

• Medical insurance benefit plan

• 401K 

• Sick leave accrual

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare:

** If you have recently earned your Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Licens e and have no prior experience, we encourage you to apply .  Entry-Level CNA s are welcome to apply!

Responsibilities

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

• A ssist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) like bathing, dressing, and toileting

• H elp with mobility, including turning, repositioning, and transferring patients to prevent skin breakdown , you may also feed patients who need assistance and monitor intake/output

• T ake 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

• S tock and maintain supplies in patient rooms, ensure the environment stays clean and safe

• A ssist in transporting patients within the hospital

Qualifications

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

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• High School Diploma or equivalent preffered
• Current Certification in Patient Care required (M.A. / CNA / EMT / Paramedic / Patient Care Tech, etc.)
• Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
• Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician preferred.
• Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred.
• Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred.
• Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred .

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

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: 

#LI-JC5

Job Tags

Daily paid, Relief, Work at office, Local area, Shift work,

Similar Jobs