CNA Certified Nursing Assistant - Cardiac Telemetry - Hospital Experience preferred
Core
Provides direct patient care and monitoring in a cardiac telemetry unit, assisting nurses with daily activities, vital signs, and patient safety.
Role type
entry-level clinical nursing assistant
Builds
patient care services for hospitalized cardiac patients
Domain
healthcare + cardiology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
patient care, vital signs monitoring, infection control, specimen collection, patient positioning, lifting and transferring, EMR documentation
Preferred skills
cardiac telemetry experience, BLS certification, state nurse aide certification
Technologies
Electronic Medical Record (EMR), assistive devices, therapeutic equipment
Responsibilities
Assist RN with daily patient care including bathing, feeding, and ambulation; measure and document vital signs and intake/output; collect specimens and perform point-of-care testing; maintain skin integrity and assist with transfers; respond to call lights and ensure patient safety; perform admission, transfer, and discharge tasks.
Seniority
entry-level