Nurse Assistant ICU
About The Position
This role is within a 13-bed ICU with an additional 4-bed surgical SICU at a Level 3 Trauma Hospital. The unit is dedicated to innovation and process improvement for optimal patient outcomes and strives for excellence in workplace satisfaction. Staff members are involved in shared governance programs and empowered to make decisions impacting the unit and patient care, including scheduling, staffing, workflow, infection prevention, patient care models, educational classes, and multidisciplinary peer reviews. The patient population includes a variety of high acuity patients requiring intensive monitoring and critical thinking. The Nurse Assistant provides care according to the plan of care, unit routine, and hospital policy under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Responsibilities include safe transport of patients, dispatch services, documentation, acting as an Observer for patients requiring constant observation, performing general receptionist and clerical duties, and documenting care in the electronic medical record.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support certification required
- Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately
- Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals
- Ability to move or lift patients and equipment
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred
- Current CNA certification preferred.
- Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred
- Basic computer knowledge is preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides care to the patient according to the plan of care, unit routine and hospital policy under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher.
- Dispatch services and appropriate documentation of services.
- Provides the services of an Observer for any patient on a patient care unit who has been assessed to require constant observation, either in person or via remote video monitoring, to maximize his/her safety.
- Performs general receptionist and clerical duties to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.
- Documentation of care provided in the electronic medical record.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Free onsite parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
