Nurse Assistant Med Surg Ortho 6 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 position includes safely transporting patients by wheelchair or stretcher, dispatching services, and documenting services. The Nurse Assistant also serves as an Observer for patients assessed as needing constant observation, either in person or through remote video monitoring, to maximize patient safety. General receptionist and clerical duties support efficient nursing-unit operations, and care is documented in the electronic medical record. The role is based on the Med Surg Care Unit Ortho 6W at Troy Hospital, a newly built orthopedic unit with 44 private patient rooms. The hospital provides advanced specialty and routine care, with an emphasis on patient satisfaction and medical advancement. The position requires a full, consecutive week of corporate orientation, scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The regular schedule is a day shift of 36 hours per week, with hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and workdays spanning Sunday through Saturday. Weekend frequency is every third weekend.
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 preferred.
- Current CNA certification preferred.
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 safety.
- Perform general receptionist and clerical duties to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.
- Document care provided in the electronic medical record.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of up to $1,500 for qualifying new hires.
- Comprehensive benefits package addressing financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
- Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
- Optional identity theft protection, home insurance, 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
