Nurse Assistant Med Surg 4 West
About The Position
The Nurse Assistant provides care to patients according to their plan of care, unit routine, and hospital policy under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role includes transporting patients by wheelchair or stretcher, dispatching services, documenting care in the electronic medical record, and providing constant observation in person or through remote video monitoring for patients assessed as needing it. The Nurse Assistant also performs receptionist and clerical duties that support the efficient functioning of the nursing unit. The position is based on the 50-bed, fast-paced 4 West unit at Troy Hospital, which provides care to medical and surgical patients, including colorectal, bariatric, otolaryngology, urology, ophthalmology, orthopedic, trauma, and general surgical patients. The position is full-time, with 36 scheduled hours per week. The stated shift hours are 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and the role includes working every third weekend. New hires must attend a consecutive week of corporate orientation, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support certification 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 constant observation for patients assessed as requiring it, either in person or through remote video monitoring, to maximize patient safety.
- Perform general receptionist and clerical duties to support efficient nursing-unit operations.
- 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.
- Optional identity theft protection, home, and auto insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
