ACT-Float | Advanced Care Technician CNA

Advanced Care Technician Cna

We are seeking a compassionate Advanced Care Technician (ACT-Float) to support nursing staff by providing essential patient care and comfort. This role involves assisting patients across various age groups, including infants, emergency pediatric, and adult populations, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean environment adhering to unit safety and infection control standards.
• Deliver comfort measures and assist with patients' daily needs, including meal assistance.
• Record and report vital signs such as temperature, pulse, weight, and monitor daily input and output.
• Clean and prepare medical equipment, reporting any issues promptly.
• Assist with patient transport as needed.
• Prepare formula in the NICU department when required.

Qualifications

• ACT: Preferred 3-6 months experience in an acute care setting.
• ACT-Float: Preferred 1 year of acute care experience.
• NICU Department: Required minimum 2 years CNA experience with strong pediatric background preferred.
• Basic computer proficiency is necessary.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and verbal.
• Familiarity with electronic charting is a plus.

Education

• Must hold one or more of the following upon hire:
  • Current Certified Nurse Assistant Certification
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse license
  • Military Corpsman experience
  • Nursing student who has completed fundamentals including initial assessment and vital signs

Certification

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required upon hire.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification required within 90 days for specific departments.
• Completion of at least 10 continuing education hours related to work annually in lieu of licensure maintenance.

All candidates must successfully pass a physical exam, drug screening, and background check prior to employment.

Join a dedicated team providing vital healthcare services in a regional healthcare setting within the Pacific Northwest.

MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc