Nurse Assistant Med Surg 5S
About The Position
The 5 south medical unit consists of 33 head walls, all rooms are shared with one negative pressure equipped room and two single rooms to accommodate patients needing a private room. The average census is between 29-32 patients, and patients needing frequent safety checks are monitored through a Video monitoring system. The unit can accept patients needing telemetry and believes in patient and family-centered care, coordinating patient care with multi-disciplinary team members. The unit is certified and skilled to perform peritoneal dialysis. Troy Hospital is recognized by the US News & World Report as one of the best in the nation for orthopedics and urological services and ranked #3 on the World’s Best Hospitals list by Newsweek. This state-of-the-art center provides advanced specialty and routine care with an emphasis on patient satisfaction and a focus on medical advancement.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred
- American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support required within 30 days of hire
- Current CNA certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides care to the patient according to the plan of care, unit routine and hospital policy under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
- Safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher, dispatch services and appropriate documentation of services.
- Provides the services of an Observer for any patient on a patient care unit who has been assessed to require constant observation, either in person or via remote video monitoring, to maximize his/her safety.
- Performs general receptionist and clerical duties to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.
- Documentation of care provided in the electronic medical record.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Free onsite parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
