Nurse Assistant Progressive Care Neuro 4 South
About The Position
4 South is a 35 bed Progressive Care Unit at Troy Hospital, offering a fast-paced, encouraging environment. The unit provides care for a wide range of patient needs, including stroke, cardiac, and thoracic patients. Staff assess patient’s NIHSS scale, provide treatment and education per protocol, and manage cardiac issues. They perform vital signs every four hours and hourly rounding, working closely with Physical and Occupational therapy for patient recovery and educating patients and families on post-discharge expectations. Troy Hospital is recognized by US News & World Report as one of the best in the nation for orthopedics and urological services, and ranked #3 on Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals list. It is a state-of-the-art center focused on advanced specialty and routine care, patient satisfaction, and medical advancement.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent
- American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support required within 30 days of hire
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred
- Current CNA certification 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
