Certified Nurse Assistant/Nurse Assistant-3West-Full Time(6a-6p)

UMC Health System

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Unit Description 3-West is a 33 bed Medical Surgical Orthopedic Trauma and Surgical Unit. We provide quality patient care to a diverse patient population; young adults up to geriatrics, planned joint replacements to trauma, and patients admitted for other medical disease processes. The specialty focus for 3-West is orthopedics trauma and surgery; total joint replacements and fractures. 3-West offers a Joint Mobility Camp for our patients that have undergone joint procedures. 3-West provides a learning conducive comprehensive orientation that uses interdisciplinary collaboration. CNAs are responsible for providing basic patient care under the supervision of a nurse. The duties generally include observing patients, recording vital signs, performing EKGs, and reporting changes in patient conditions. NAs are responsible for providing basic patient care under the supervision of a nurse. The duties generally include observing patients, recording vital signs, performing EKGs, and reporting changes in patient conditions.

Requirements

Completed Nurse Aide course and presents Nurse Aide Certification
PCA or PCT certification also acceptable
Must maintain a current BLS certification from American Heart Association
Nursing student who has completed approximately one quarter of their nursing curriculum (LVN or RN) and clinical experience
At least one year of previous/recent hospital Nurse Aide experience