Certified Nursing Assistant

Overview  Department: Medical Surgical  Shifts Available: Nights  Employment Type: Full Time  Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center- Mesquite, Texas We are seeking a Medical Surgical CNA, also referred 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.   Responsibilities Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) like bathing, dressing, and toileting  Help with mobility, including turning, repositioning, and transferring patients to prevent skin breakdown, you may also feed patients who need assistance and monitor intake/output  Take 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  Stock and maintain supplies in patient rooms, ensure the environment stays clean and safe  Assist in transporting patients within the hospital  Qualifications Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, required. Current BLS (AHA) upon hire and maintain current. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology. Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician?s office preferred. Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current per facility requirement. Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:  Health, dental, and vision insurance options  Paid vacation, sick time and holidays  Bereavement leave, FMLA and other leave options  Employer 401K options  Tuition reimbursement options   Life, disability, and other insurance options  Many other amazing benefits  Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/   Employment Status Full Time Shift Nights 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:  https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf