Nurse Assistant Med Surg 4 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 safely transporting patients by wheelchair or stretcher, dispatching services, and documenting services. The Nurse Assistant may serve as an Observer for patients assessed as requiring constant observation, in person or through remote video monitoring, to maximize patient safety. The position also performs general receptionist and clerical duties to support efficient nursing unit operations and documents care in the electronic medical record. The role is on 4 West, a 50-bed, fast-paced unit providing care to medical and surgical patients, including colorectal, bariatric, otolaryngology, urology, ophthalmology, orthopedic, trauma, and general surgical patients. A full consecutive week of corporate orientation is required, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The regular schedule is 36 hours per week, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with workdays listed as 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.
- Safely transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher.
- Dispatch services and appropriately document services.
- Provide in-person or remote-video observation for patients assessed as requiring constant observation to maximize their safety.
- Perform general receptionist and clerical duties to support efficient functioning of the nursing unit.
- Document care provided in the electronic medical record.
Benefits
- Up to $1,500 sign-on bonus for qualifying new hires.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
- Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
- Optional identity theft protection.
- Optional home and auto insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
