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Overview

We are seeking a Medical-Surgical Telemetry PCA II , also referred to as a Med-Surg Tele CNA. The Med-Surg/Tele CNA assist nurses by providing basic patient care, monitoring vital signs, supporting mobility, and ensuring patient safety for adults recovering from surgeries or illnesses while on heart monitors. They play a critical role in observing patients, reporting changes, and maintaining a safe, supportive environment to promote recovery.

Shift’s Available: Nights

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 12 - hour shifts

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/

** We are seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our Med-Surg/Telemetry team. Under RN supervision, you will assist patients with daily living activities, provide basic nursing care, and help maintain a safe environment.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to):

+ Basic patient care:help patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) like bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating

+ Vital signs monitoring:take and record blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation

+ Mobility assistance:help patients get in and out of bed, walk, or use assistive devices.

+ EKG lead maintenance:ensure telemetry monitors (heart monitors) are properly connected and functioning — though Certified Nursing Assistant’s (CNA’s) don't usually interpret heart rhythms, they might recognize when alarms go off and immediately alert registered nurses

+ Observation:monitor patients for any physical changes (shortness of breath, chest pain, altered mental status) and quickly notifying the nursing staff

Qualifications

Before we go any further, we do have some deal-breakers. You must have:

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. High School Diploma or equivalent preffered 2. Current Certification in Patient Care required (M.A. / CNA / EMT / Paramedic / Patient Care Tech, etc.) 3. Current Dysrhythmia Interpretation Certificate upon hire and maintain current preferred. 4. Current BLS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintain current 5. Six months previous experience as Monitor Technician preferred. 6. Current Phlebotomy certification upon hire, preferred. 7. Current EKG certification upon hire, preferred. 8. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology. 9. Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.

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

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FacilityHarlingen Medical Center

LocationUS-TX-Harlingen

ID2025-236045

CategoryAide

Position TypeFull Time

ShiftNights

Job TypeNon-Exempt