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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Venice, Florida

About this job

Job Responsibilities: To quality for a PCA position an employee must have minimum of a CNA license and be cross trained to perform as one of the following: Unit Secretary or Monitor Tech. Performs other duties as assigned. Performs all duties in accordance with established policies and procedures of VRBH.

CNA Duties . CNA must be currently licensed/certified in the State of Florida. Under the supervision and/or direction of the Director, Clinical Manager or Professional RN, performs various duties assisting Professional RN's in treatment and care of patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of VRBH. Observes and reports all pertinentinformation regarding the patient's condition to a RN.

Unit SecretaryDuties: Under direct supervision of the Clinical Manager/designee, performs the receptionist/secretarial duties while functioning as a communication source at the nursing station. Functions as the unit receptionist; greets visitors/patients, responds to physician inquires and requests, uses appropriate lines of communication and authority. Assists with the admission and discharge of patients; transcribes physicians orders. Responsible for accurate data entry of all information required for maintenance of patient record. Maintains department statistics and prepares monthly reports as directed.

Monitor Tech Duties: Successful completion of approved course in basic cardiac arrhythmia interpretation. Observes cardiac monitors. Accurately identifies cardiac rhythms and notifies Clinical Manager and/or caregiver when cardiac rhythm changes occur. Promotes and maintains patient support including but not limited to: interprets and posts rhythm strips per protocol, performs 12 lead EKGs.

Certificates,Licenses, and Registration

Currently licensed to practice as a CNA in the state of Florida.

BLS required.

Education

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Successful completion of approved course in basic cardiac arrhythmia interpretation or successful completion of an approved unit secretary training program preferred.

Able to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.

CNA hired without monitortech or Unit Secretary qualifications will be cross-trained within 90 days.

Skills and Experience

Experience as a CNA in a health care setting preferred.

Proficient with medical terminology.

Previous experience in a related position desirable.

Able to relate to patients, physicians,hospital personnel and visitors in a positive and responsive way.

Ability to work under stressful conditions.

Good written and oralcommunication skills.

Computer skills preferred.

Able to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.

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