Prime Healthcare

DOU Certified Nursing Assistant

Prime Healthcare  •  Mesquite, TX (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

We are seeking a Definitive Observation Unit CNA, also referred to DOU Certified Nursing Assistant, Step-Down Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Progressive Care CNA in our Definitive Observation Unit (DOU). This role involves providing direct patient care to individuals who require closer monitoring than on a regular med-surg floor but are not critical enough for the ICU in our DOU.

Shift’s Available: Nights

Employment Type: Full Time

Hours: 12-hour shifts – 6:45pm to 7:15am

Location: Dallas Regional Medical Center - Mesquite, TX

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

Responsibilities

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

  • Take and record frequent vital signs including blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation
  • Assist patients with bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, oral care, and feeding support
  • Turn, reposition, and assist patients with mobility and safe transfers using proper techniques and equipment
  • Monitor and document intake and output while observing for and reporting any changes in patient condition
  • Support nursing staff in providing high-quality care to patients requiring close observation in a step-down unit

Qualifications

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

  • 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.
  • Employment Status

    Full Time

    Shift

    Nights

    Equal Employment Opportunity

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    About Prime Healthcare

    About Prime Healthcare and Prime Healthcare Foundation: Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system operating 51 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations in 14 states, providing over 2.5 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation's leading health systems, with nearly 57,000 employees and affiliated physicians. Eighteen of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Based in Ontario, California, Prime Healthcare is nationally recognized for award-winning quality care and has been named a 10 Top and 15 Top Health System by Truven Health Analytics. Its hospitals have been named among the nation's "100 Top Hospitals" 69 times and have received more Patient Safety Excellence Awards from Healthgrades than any other health system in the past eight years. To learn more, please visit primehealthcare.com.

    Industry
    Healthcare & Social Services
    Company Size
    5,001-10,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Ontario, California
    Year Founded
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