Nurse Assistant, Certified
About The Position
Lourdes Medical Center is a 35-bed hospital located in Pasco, WA, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone—your experience matters Your experience matters: Lourdes Medical Center At Lourdes Medical Center, we are committed to empowering and supporting a diverse and determined workforce that can drive quality, scalability, and significant impact across our hospitals and communities. In your role, you’ll support those in our facilities who interface with and provide care to our patients and community members. We believe that our collective efforts will shape a healthier future for the communities we serve. Qualifications and requirements: Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output. It requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. • Under the supervision of an RN or LPN, performs basic patient care activities in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department. • Essential Functions Additional Information • Patient Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult. • Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record. • Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens is present for all employees. Physical Requirements: Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, and repetitive hand/arm movements. Regular exposure to biological and chemical hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, hazardous medications, and latex. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.
Requirements
- High School diploma preferred.
- Current WA CNA certification.
- Current American Heart Association BLS certificate or obtained within 90 days after hire date
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Responsibilities
- Performs basic patient care activities as delegated and supervised by an RN, including monitoring vital signs, possibly taking blood glucose measurements, and recording intake and output.
- Under the supervision of an RN or LPN, performs basic patient care activities in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
- Assists patients with tending to personal care and activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, eating, and ambulation.
- Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
- Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly.
Benefits
- Shift differential
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus flexible-spending and health-savings accounts
- Competitive paid time off and extended illness bank package for full-time employees
- Income-protection programs, such as life, accident, critical-injury insurance, short- and long-term disability, and identity theft coverage
- Tuition reimbursement, loan assistance, and 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program, including mental, physical, and financial wellness
- Professional development and growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
