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Mercy Health System

Certified Nursing Assistant, Telemetry - Part-time Days

Freeport, Illinois Part Time Posted Yesterday
Specialty Telemetry
Experience Entry-level
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Qualifications

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Education

  • Completion of a CNA program

Licenses

  • Current CNA certificate in applicable state

Certifications

  • CPR certification
  • BLS certification
The opportunity

Job Description

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
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