Nurse Assistant Med Surg Oncology 5 West
About The Position
The Nurse Assistant provides care to patients according to the plan of care, unit routine, and hospital policy under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role includes transporting patients safely by wheelchair or stretcher, dispatching services, documenting services, and serving as an observer for patients assessed to require constant observation, either in person or through remote video monitoring. The Nurse Assistant also performs receptionist and clerical duties to support efficient nursing-unit operations and documents care in the electronic medical record. The position is on 5 West, a 44-bed oncology and hospice unit with private rooms at Troy Hospital. Corporate orientation requires attendance for one consecutive Monday–Friday week, 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m. The regular schedule is part-time night shift, 7 p.m.–7:30 a.m., for 24 scheduled hours per week, with workdays assigned Sunday through Saturday and every third weekend.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital or nursing home experience.
- Current CNA certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care according to the plan of care, unit routine, and hospital policy under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Transport patients safely by wheelchair or stretcher.
- Dispatch services and document services provided.
- Provide in-person or remote-video observation for patients assessed to require constant observation, helping maximize patient safety.
- Perform receptionist and clerical duties to facilitate efficient nursing-unit operations.
- Document care in the electronic medical record.
Benefits
- Up to $750 sign-on bonus for qualifying new hires.
- Comprehensive benefits package to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
- Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
- Optional identity theft protection.
- Optional home and auto insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
