Nurse Assistant 4 North Med Surg
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 safe transport of patients by wheelchair or stretcher, dispatch services, and appropriate documentation. The Nurse Assistant also serves as an observer for patients assessed to require constant observation, either in person or through remote video monitoring, to maximize patient safety. General receptionist and clerical duties support the efficient functioning of the nursing unit, and care is documented in the electronic medical record. The position is on 4 North, a 37-bed medical-surgical unit focused on stroke and neurology patients, at Troy Hospital. The unit provides exposure to a wide range of complex disease processes and promotes learning, professional communication, and teamwork. This is a full-time night-shift role, scheduled for 36 hours weekly from 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., Monday to Friday, with work every third weekend.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support certification is required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital or nursing home experience is preferred.
- Current CNA certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care according to the plan of care, unit routine, and hospital policy under a Registered Nurse's direction.
- Safely transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher.
- Provide dispatch services and appropriately document services.
- Provide constant observation, in person or via remote video monitoring, for patients assessed to require it.
- Perform receptionist and clerical duties to facilitate efficient nursing-unit operations.
- Document care in the electronic medical record.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package supporting financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
- Discounts directory with offers on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
- Up to $1,500 sign-on bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
