Nurse Aide - Med Surg - Part Time

Fisher-Titus Medical Center • Norwalk, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Aide works in Med Surg 2 North on a part-time schedule of two 12-hour shifts per week, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Under the assessment and direction of a Staff Nurse (RN), and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Nurse Aide performs patient-care activities and assists healthcare providers with technical and clerical procedures in the patient-care area. The role supports nursing staff, patients, physicians, other hospital departments, and visitors.

Fisher-Titus serves residents of the greater Huron County area with a continuum of health and wellness services. Its mission is to deliver compassionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence and promote lifelong health and wellness in the community.

The Nurse Aide helps prepare the unit and patient rooms, supports admissions, transfers, and discharges, responds to call lights, and assists patients with activities of daily living. The role also collects and documents patient observations and measurements in the electronic medical record, performs certain tests and procedures under supervision, reports changes in patient condition to a licensed nurse, and helps maintain a safe, clean care environment. The position requires patient interaction and exposure to body fluids, along with physical activities such as standing, walking, sitting, bending, lifting, and carrying.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret written and oral instructions.
• Ability to understand basic math and numerical reasoning.
• Current BLS certification.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• STNA certification is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• STNA certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the unit, patient rooms, and beds for admissions or transfers.
• Assist and accompany patients, as necessary, during admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.
• Respond promptly to patient needs communicated through the call-light system.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, dressing, grooming, and mobility; provide post-mortem care when necessary.
• Complete patient rounds and accurately record vital signs, weight, height, intake and output, consumption, and other required information in the electronic medical record.
• Position, lift, turn, and ambulate patients, using assistive devices as required.
• Under supervision, perform additional skills and tests such as bladder scans, specimen collection, telemetry application or removal, blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, and removal of urinary or IV catheters.
• Promptly report observed changes in a patient's condition to a licensed nurse.
• Help maintain a safe and clean environment; report malfunctioning equipment, clean equipment as necessary, and report linen needs and unit supply stock.
• Support staff in providing optimal patient care, understand the purpose and use of the plan of care, and promote a team-oriented environment.
• Perform other duties assigned by a supervisor or nurse manager, including serving as a 1:1 patient sitter when needed for safety.
• Attend required safety training and understand responsibilities related to general, departmental, and job-specific safety hazards.
• Support Fisher-Titus's mission, vision, and CARES values; protect patient rights, privacy, dignity, and well-being.
• Follow safety, confidentiality, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and workplace conduct policies.
• Communicate compassionately, demonstrate service etiquette, commit to safety, and deliver high-quality care.

Benefits

• $1,000 sign-on bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage, 401(k) match, paid time off, and tuition assistance.
• Shift, weekend, and PRN differentials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED