Acute Care Assistant- Med Surg
About The Position
POSITION SUMMARY The Acute Care Assistant works under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide and assist with direct patient care services that do not require licensure. Primary tasks include patient hygiene, activities of daily living, nutritional support, vital signs, EKG’s, ambulating and other basic patient care activities as directed. Maintains positive public relations by interacting with patients, visitors, physicians and other staff members in a friendly and professional manner. Ensures the safe handling of infectious material(s) to protect all patients and employees. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Education/Licensure/Certification: High School Graduate or GED required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred. Knowledge: Must have one of the following: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-2 Paramedic) experience, at least one completed clinical semester in an RN or LVN program, completed Nursing Fundamentals class with Certified Nursing Assistant training, 1 year of experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or In-home care. Military equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted. Acute Nursing Assistant experience preferred. Skills: The ability to read, write and communicate effectively. The ability to provide personal care to patients in a compassionate, caring manner. The ability to position and/or transfer patients.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or GED required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Must have one of the following: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-2 Paramedic) experience, at least one completed clinical semester in an RN or LVN program, completed Nursing Fundamentals class with Certified Nursing Assistant training, 1 year of experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or In-home care.
- Military equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted.
- The ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
- The ability to provide personal care to patients in a compassionate, caring manner.
- The ability to position and/or transfer patients.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred.
- Acute Nursing Assistant experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- patient hygiene
- activities of daily living
- nutritional support
- vital signs
- EKG’s
- ambulating
- basic patient care activities as directed
- maintaining positive public relations
- safe handling of infectious material(s)
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
