Join Mercyhealth as a Certified Nursing Assistant in our Telemetry unit, where you will provide hands-on patient care and support under RN supervision. This part-time position offers the opportunity to work with patients requiring cardiac monitoring and specialized care in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Schedule
- 24 hours per week
- Day shift
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care as assigned, following established standards of care, shift routines, and organizational policies
- Answer call lights in a timely and appropriate manner
- Document all care provided according to established standards
- Maintain a clean work and patient environment
- Maintain supplies by scanning, stocking, ordering new supplies, and disposing of expired or damaged items
- Float to various units based on identified patient care needs
- Participate in department or unit performance improvement activities
- Assist in training and precepting new team members in collaboration with unit educators
- Perform blood glucose monitoring with lab personnel
- Conduct bladder scanning procedures and maintain competency through required check-off sheets
- Attach patients to remote telemetry or bedside cardiac monitors
- Manage and report on collection devices including colostomy, ileostomy, fecal management systems, indwelling catheters, nasogastric tubes to suction, and surgical drains under RN direction
- Complete vital signs using manual processes for blood pressure and report abnormal values to the supervising RN
- Discontinue invasive devices under RN direction, including indwelling catheters, nasogastric tubes, peripherally inserted intravenous catheters, and similar devices as appropriate
Required Qualifications
- Completion of a CNA program
- Current CNA certificate in applicable state
- CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days of hire
Compensation and Benefits
- Pay range: $17.57 - $25.48 per hour
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- FSA/HSA options
- Generous, accruing paid time off
- Paid parental and caregiver leave
- Career advancement and educational opportunities
- Tuition and certification reimbursement
- Well-being programs
- Employee discounts
- On-demand pay
- Financial education
- Annual recognition and awards events
- Partner appreciation days
- Family entertainment and attractions discounts
- Community service and improvement opportunities