Certified Nursing Assistant PACU
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Description
- Location: Wichita, KS
- Facility: Via Christi, St Francis
- Specialty: PACU
- Schedule: Day Shift l Full-time
Via Christi associates are eligible for tuition discounts and priority placement in select healthcare programs through our academic partnership with Wichita State University.
- Support surgical recovery teams by preparing treatment areas, gathering supplies and assisting registered nurses during bedside post-anesthesia procedures.
- Champion patient dignity and physical comfort by assisting recovering individuals with personal hygiene, daily living activities and safe transfers between clinical units.
- Protect patient well-being by continuously monitoring physical, emotional and mental status changes, reporting vital shifts immediately to charge nurses.
- Maintain a spotless clinical environment by cleaning patient bays and restocking essential medical supplies for seamless PACU workflows.
- Safeguard the recovery suite by proactively identifying room hazards and taking prompt corrective action during medical emergencies.
Licensure / Certification / Registration
- Required Credential(s):
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Nurse Aide credentialed from the Kansas Nurse Aide Registry obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- Education
- High School Diploma or GED or an active CNA Certification required.
- Work Experience
- None required.