Care Partner (CNA)- Telemetry - job 2 of 2

Nashville General Hospital is looking for a Care-Partner for our Telemetry unit as a full-time care partner. Day shift available.

This Care Partner position will be a Certified Nursing Assistant that is primarily responsible for providing direct care for assigned patients under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. A care partner/CNA gets direction from a licensed nurse to assist the patient with needs and tasks.

Care-Partner/CNA Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Taking and recording patient vitals
• Helping patients with daily tasks, including getting dressed and using the restroom
• Monitoring patient progress and maintaining health records
• Fostering strong relationships with patients and making patients feel comfortable
• Aiding communication between patients and healthcare teams
• Communicating with the patient's family
• Helping patients plan for hospital discharge

Required Skills & Qualifications: 

• Certified Nursing Assistant in the State of Tennessee OR Current enrollment in a program of professional nursing RN and successful completion of first semester of nursing school to include nursing fundamentals clinical
• BLS Required

About Nashville General Hospital 

Nashville General Hospital (NGH) is Nashville’s original community- based hospital. Joint Commission accredited, NGH readily accommodates a wide range of needs from emergency services and acute care to ancillary and ambulatory services. NGH continues to maintain its strong commitment to the healthcare needs of Nashville and Davidson County underserved, while also providing care to all segments of the community 

Our benefits include: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance within first 31 days of employment
• Programs to reduce share of deductible and total out-of-pocket expenses
• Metro Health Incentive Program - Access to high quality healthcare without incurring out-of-pocket expenses
• Short and Long-Term Disability - up to 60% of eligible weekly pay
• Life Insurance - Metro provides you with basic life and AD&D coverage equal to $50,000 ($32,500 if you are age 65 or older), at no cost to you.
• 401K Retirement Plan - eligible up to IRS max limits and includes company contribution
• Shift and Weekend Differential Pay Offered on Nights and Weekends
• Tuition Reimbursement for employee and dependents
• 12 paid holidays - any holiday worked is another holiday banked
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Parking for all employees