Nurse Assistant- Renal Telemetry Unit
About The Position
Powers Health is hiring a Nurse Assistant for the Intermediate Care North (IMCU Telemetry) unit at Community Hospital in Munster, Indiana. The 32-bed multidisciplinary unit provides care 24 hours a day and is located on the hospital’s third floor. Patients older than twelve may be admitted, and the average patient age is 65. Common patients include those with end-stage renal disease (CAPD or hemodialysis), cardiac dysrhythmia, unstable angina, coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, COPD, diabetes, congestive heart failure, and general surgical patients requiring postoperative cardiac monitoring. The position works evening and night shifts. The Nurse Assistant performs designated patient-care activities to address patients’ personal needs, comfort, and safety in accordance with hospital policy and nursing service standards. The role also supports activities of daily living, mobility, transfers, discharges, and nutritional needs while following safety practices. Powers Health offers a competitive wage and benefits package, along with tools, resources, and mentoring opportunities to support career advancement.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
- One year of direct patient-care experience with successful completion of a competency exam, completion of one semester of clinicals in a nursing program, or completion of nursing assistant certification is required.
- CPR certification is required.
- Must complete annual skill validations and follow safety and infection-control procedures.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalency.
Responsibilities
- Perform designated patient-care activities to meet patients’ personal needs, comfort, and safety in accordance with hospital policy and nursing service standards.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, ambulation, mobility, positioning, turning, and lifting while maintaining patient safety practices.
- Assist patients with transfers and discharges.
- Support nutritional needs by passing and collecting food trays, feeding patients, providing fresh water each shift, and assisting with special diets and between-meal nourishment.
- Complete annual skill validations and follow 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
- Mentoring opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
