GiaCare Inc. is accepting resumes for experienced, civilian Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) at Ft. Cavazos (formerly Ft.
Hood), in support of Carl R. Darnell Army Medical Center (Killeen, Texas).
Degree / Education
- Certificate
- Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support : Possess and maintain certification as a certified nursing assistant.
- Experience : One year of experience as a certified nursing assistant after graduation.
- Board Certification : None
- Licensure / Registration : None
Qualifications
Degree / Education : Certificate
Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support (BLS) : Possess and maintain certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Experience : One (1) year of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant after graduation.
Job Duties :
- Take vital signs at designated intervals, note deviations, and call unusual changes to the attention of the charge nurse.
- Observe IV infusions to alert professional staff of changes or problems and discontinue as required and directed.
- Perform routine urine tests. Check incision dressings for abnormalities.
- Provide basic nursing tasks with daily personal and hygiene care.
- Assist patients from bed to wheelchair and escort patients to various health care sites as needed.
- Assist the provider with patient examinations. Set up examination room, and open sterile packs and instrument trays.
- Accomplish preoperative procedures, and drape and position the patient as appropriate.
- Anticipate the need for and pass instruments to the provider.
- Take specimen, complete the lab request, and take to the lab and pick up results.
- Observe the patient closely until the condition stabilizes.
- Recognize and report abnormalities to the charge nurse.
- Assist and support the patient during such procedures.
- Initiate emergency action and administer CPR as required.
- Record vital signs on TPR graphic records procedures accomplished, and observations.
- Admit patients taking and recording history for the purpose of establishing a medical chart.
As a GiaCare Inc. employee, you may enjoy the following benefits :
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401k (Non-matching)
- Referral Program
- A wide variety of employee discounts
- GiaCare is an equal opportunity employer*
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