Nurse Assistant (NA) Neurosurgery Unit
About The Position
The Nurse Assistant works in the Neurosurgery Unit and provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role supports implementation of the nursing process, performs special procedures as directed, and helps maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. The Nurse Assistant communicates patient information accurately and promptly and interacts professionally with the care team, patients, and families. Care must be appropriate to the age and developmental needs of the patients served. This is a full-time role scheduled for 40 hours per week, with shifts from 0700 to 1930 three days per week. The schedule includes a rotating third-weekend requirement and holiday teams.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Completion of an applicable state-approved Nurse Aide I course.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to perform effectively amid frequent workload changes and competing demands.
- Basic computer skills.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse as part of the nursing process.
- Perform special procedures correctly under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Create and maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, co-workers, and the facility.
- Ensure complete, accurate, and timely communication of patient information.
- Communicate effectively, positively, and professionally with the team, co-workers, patients, and family members.
- Take personal responsibility and initiative for performance, professional growth, and development.
- Provide age- and developmentally appropriate care in accordance with the Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the patient groups served.
Benefits
- Paid time off programs.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
- Potential premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, based on the job.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
