219 Health Network - Munster, IN

posted 19 days ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Munster, IN
Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

Powers Health is hiring a Nurse Assistant for 6 West to work 12 hour nights at Community Hospital in Munster, IN. 6 West is a 26 bed medical/surgical floor with all private rooms including 6 negative pressure isolation rooms where the nursing staff provides high quality, individualized care to patients with a variety of chronic and acute medical/surgical conditions and gynecology overflow patients. The minimum age of patients admitted is 12 years of age, but the average age is 63 years. The unit has approximately 75% of the patients being surgical patients and 25% being general medical patients.

Responsibilities

  • Performs various designated patient care activities necessary in caring for the personal needs, comfort and safety of the patient in accordance with Hospital Policy and Nursing Service Standards.
  • Assists patients with ADLs, ambulation, mobility, positioning, turning and lifting while maintaining all Safety Patient Care Practices.
  • Assists patients with transfers and discharges.
  • Assists patients with nutritional needs ie passing and collecting food trays, feeding patients, providing fresh water every shift, assist with maintenance of special diets and between meal nourishment.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
  • One year direct patient care experience with successful completion of competency exam, completion of one semester of clinicals in nursing program or completion of nursing assistant certification required.
  • CPR certification required.
  • Completes annual skill validations as well as safety and infection control procedures.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • Wellness program, including free screenings
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA)
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Life insurance
  • Disability income protection
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Fitness center discount program
  • Tuition assistance and career development
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Reward and recognition programs
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