CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT - TELEMETRY

Job DetailsJob Location: FHN Memorial Hospital - FREEPORT, IL 61032Position Type: Benefit Eligible Part-time; P.6 (48)Salary Range: $16.20 - $26.73Job Shift: Days - 6:30am-7pmThis position offers an optional commitment award of $2000.00 for a 2 year commitment for individuals not currently employed by FHN.

Job Summary

The delivery system practiced at FHN Memorial Hospital employs the concepts of differentiated nursing incorporating the PRIDE Standards as set forth by FHN. Responsibilities for delegated patient care activities under the direction of licensed professionals, for an identified patient population.

Job Responsibilities

Demonstrates clinical competency in providing age specific care to patients in designated areas of practice.
Provide activities of daily living- feeding, hygiene, bed making, and ambulation.
Restocking of supplies-
Specimen collection
Perform diagnostic measures of BGM and 12-lead EKG.
Therapeutic measures- vital signs, cold/heat therapies, etc.
Responds to customer requests/concerns.
Displays competency for the Certified Nurse Assistant role as evidenced in the annual performance appraisal following the FHN PRIDE Standards.
Other duties may be assigned.
Machine/Equipment/Software Usage

Electric Lift, Manual Lift, Sit/Stand lift                     Daily
EKG Machine                                                                Daily
Blood Glucose Monitoring Equipment                    Daily
Electric beds, Bed Scales, Bed and Chair Alarms    Daily
AE & Cryo Cuffs                                                            Daily
Bladder Scanner                                                           Daily
Cardiac Monitor                                                           Daily

QualificationsRequirements

Education:  Successfully completed CNA course and BLS required       

Required Experience:. and zero to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: BLS Certification Required. 

Populations Served:

While performing this job, the employee may care for patients in the following age groups.


Neonate: <30 days
Infant: <1 year
Early Childhood: 1 year and <5 years
Late Childhood: 5 years and <13 years
Adolescent: 13 to <17 years
Young Adult: 17 to <30 years
Middle Adult: 30 to <60 years
Older Adult: >60 years
Serves patients in areas other than patient care.


While performing this job, the employee does not care for patients in the following age groups.


No responsibility to treat or care for patients.