Nurse Assistant II - Labor & Delivery
About The Position
The Nurse Assistant II provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Labor and Delivery department. The role supports admissions, transfers, discharges, and pre- and post-operative care; helps maintain a safe and therapeutic environment; and communicates patient information accurately and promptly. The Nurse Assistant II also performs special procedures under RN direction, communicates professionally with the care team, patients, and families, and provides care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs. This is a full-time position scheduled for three 12-hour night shifts per week, totaling 35.1 hours per week. The listed pay range is $20.80–$31.20. The work involves contact with patients and families, possible exposure to infectious diseases, occasional radiation hazards, cleaning agents and chemicals, frequent interruptions, and occasional irregular hours. Personal protective equipment is used.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Completion of an applicable state Board of Nursing-approved Nurse Aide II course, or nursing student listing as a Nurse Aide II.
- Listing as a Nurse Aide II with the applicable state Board of Nursing.
- Registration as a Nurse Aide I with the applicable state Department of Health and Human Services Regulation.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCSL) certification.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to perform effectively amid frequent workload changes and competing demands.
Responsibilities
- Participate in implementing the nursing process by providing direct patient care under the direction of an RN.
- Assist with patient admissions, transfers, discharges, and pre- and post-operative care.
- Create and maintain a safe, therapeutic physical environment and minimize injury risks by promoting fall precautions, call-bell use, side rails, and other safety precautions, including appropriate lift equipment.
- Ensure complete, accurate, and timely communication of patient information.
- Perform special procedures correctly under the direction of an RN.
- Communicate effectively, positively, and professionally with the team, coworkers, patients, and family members.
- Take personal responsibility and initiative for performance and professional growth and development.
- Provide age- and developmental-appropriate care in accordance with the applicable Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines.
Benefits
- Paid time off programs.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Life insurance and short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
- Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
