Nurse Assistant Med Surg 5S
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 also includes safely transporting patients by wheelchair or stretcher, dispatching services, documenting services, and serving as an observer for patients assessed as requiring constant observation, in person or through remote video monitoring. The Nurse Assistant performs receptionist and clerical duties to support efficient nursing-unit operations and documents care in the electronic medical record. The position is on the 5 South medical unit at Troy Hospital. The unit has 33 headwalls, primarily shared rooms, a negative-pressure room, and two private rooms. It cares for an average census of 29–32 patients, uses video monitoring for frequent safety checks, accepts patients requiring telemetry, and provides peritoneal dialysis. The team coordinates patient- and family-centered care with multidisciplinary team members. The position is part-time, scheduled for 24 hours per week on the day shift, with hours of 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Days are variable, and the role includes every third weekend. The role requires a consecutive full week of corporate orientation, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required within 30 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred.
- Current CNA certification preferred.
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 constant observation for patients assessed as requiring it, in person or through remote video monitoring, to maximize patient safety.
- Perform receptionist and clerical duties to facilitate efficient nursing-unit operations.
- Document care provided in the electronic medical record.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- Discounts on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items and services.
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.
- Free onsite parking.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
- $750 sign-on bonus for part-time employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
