Advanced Certified Nursing Assistant - Medical Telemetry
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Summary: Provide essential patient care in a medical telemetry inpatient and observation setting. Assist with patient admissions, orientation, and daily care routines while maintaining a safe and clean environment. Monitor and report any changes in patient conditions promptly.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support patient admissions including orientation to unit protocols and equipment.
- Respond to patient needs directly or by communicating with appropriate healthcare team members.
- Carry out delegated nursing care tasks to support the nursing plan of care.
- Ensure patient safety through proper use of equipment and supplies.
- Maintain well-stocked and clean patient care areas.
- Participate in cost containment and accurate patient service charging.
- Engage in educational and performance improvement activities.
- Perform waived testing and maintain required skills per unit competency.
- Demonstrate commitment to customer satisfaction and efficient patient throughput.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Nursing Assistant certification mandatory.
Experience: No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided.
Requirements: Excellent communication skills, ability to work flexible shifts, basic computer proficiency, and knowledge of age-specific patient care considerations. Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and safely handle patients. Must be registered with the appropriate nursing assistant registry.
This role serves a diverse regional community in the Southeastern United States, offering a supportive and collaborative healthcare environment.
