About The Position
The Nursing Assistant performs specified services for patients as delegated by a Licensed Nurse and maintains a working knowledge of organizational and nursing policies. The position is on 5 East, a 32-bed Cardiac Intermediate Critical Care unit caring for adult and geriatric patients who need a higher level of care than medical floors provide but no longer require critical care. The unit cares for cardiac patients and patients from other specialties, using teamwork in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. Individualized orientation lasts approximately 8–12 weeks, depending on the new team member’s needs. The role supports quality patient care through safe practices, proper clinical documentation, responsiveness to quality initiatives, and contribution to unit strategic plans. It also supports patient safety and quality outcomes, professional development, and coordination with ancillary departments to facilitate multidisciplinary care. The position works indoors, involves irregular hours across shifts, and carries a high risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens.
Requirements
- Nurse Aide certification, or qualification as a nursing student who has completed approximately one quarter of an LVN curriculum and clinical experience, supported by transcripts and a completed Nurse Aide Skill Validation Form.
- Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing and walking most of the shift and lifting and pushing patients, carts, and wheelchairs.
- Tactile sensation for checking patients; ability to talk and hear to converse with patients and staff; near visual acuity to read gauges and thermometers and record information in patient charts.
Nice To Haves
- One year of previous or recent Nurse Aide experience is preferred.
- Military training and experience equivalent to a Nurse Aide is accepted.
- PCA or PCT certification is acceptable.
Responsibilities
- Perform specified patient-care services delegated by a Licensed Nurse.
- Provide quality patient care while adhering to safety practices and proper clinical documentation.
- Adjust to quality initiatives and changes, and contribute to the nursing unit’s strategic plans.
- Support hospital-wide quality measures, including patient satisfaction, hand hygiene, and stewardship of cost-center expenses.
- Attend staff meetings and contribute to development of the nursing profession.
- Support patient safety and quality outcomes related to falls with injury, hospital-acquired pressure ulcers, CAUTI, and CLABSI.
- Complete the Certified Nurse Aide Technical Procedure Privileging Form by the end of the three-month probationary period.
- Interact closely with ancillary departments to facilitate a quality multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
- Use age-specific knowledge when needed for appropriate patient care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
