Nurse Assistant - Oncology
About The Position
The Nurse Assistant provides basic patient care and assists patients with basic human needs and activities of daily living under the direction of an RN or LPN. After education, the role performs additional Nurse Assistant II competencies to support patient care. The position also provides clerical support to nursing staff, including preparing and maintaining medical records, transcribing and expediting physician orders, and functioning as a receptionist. The Nurse Assistant helps maintain a safe and clean environment and alternates between clerical and clinical duties according to departmental needs. The position reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED equivalent.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support certification upon hire, or obtain it during the new employee introductory orientation period, and maintain clinical competency during employment.
Nice To Haves
- Successful completion of a certified nursing assistant program is strongly preferred.
- Nursing students who have completed a semester of clinicals may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with basic human needs and activities of daily living under the direction of an RN or LPN.
- Provide basic patient care under the direction of an RN or LPN.
- Perform additional Nurse Assistant II competencies after education.
- Provide clerical support and other assistance to nursing staff in daily patient care activities.
- Prepare and maintain medical records.
- Transcribe and expedite physician orders.
- Function as a receptionist.
- Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment.
- Alternate between clerical and clinical duties to meet departmental needs.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.
- Opportunities for career development and growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
