Certified Nursing Assistant PCU

Overview

We are seeking a Progressive Care CNA, also referred to as a PCU CNA, Stepdown CNA or Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) CNA. The PCU CNA will work in our step-down unit and provide essential support to nurses by delivering direct patient care to patients who require close monitoring but more stable than those in the ICU.  

Employment Type: Full Time  

Shifts Available: Days

Hours: 7:00am to 7:00pm

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 

Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/  

Responsibilities

If you have experience in the Critical Care Unit (CCU), Telemetry (Tele) or Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or other acute care area of the hospital you are encouraged to apply!  

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

• Help patients maintain their personal hygiene and comfort by assisting with daily tasks they may struggle with due to illness or weakness (such as bathing, dressing, feeding and toileting) 

• Monitor and document vital signs like blood pressure, pulse, respiration, and temperature which helps the healthcare team track patient progress and detect early signs of decline or improvement 

• Help with patient mobility by assisting with transfers, repositioning, and ambulation to prevent complications and help with circulation  

• Observe patients for changes in condition and reporting concerns promptly to nursing staff 

• Supporting basic medical procedures under nurse supervision, such as collecting specimens or helping with wound care 

• Maintain a clean and safe environment, including infection control measures 

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

•  Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, required.
•  Current BLS within 30 days of 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

Shift

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