Nurse Assistant Med Surg 5S
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. Duties include safely transporting patients by wheelchair or stretcher, dispatching services, and documenting services appropriately. The role may provide constant observation for patients assessed as requiring it, either in person or through remote video monitoring, to maximize patient safety. The Nurse Assistant also performs receptionist and clerical duties that support efficient nursing-unit operations and documents care in the electronic medical record. The position is on the 5 South medical unit at Troy Hospital. The unit has 33 head walls, primarily shared rooms, one room equipped for negative pressure, and two private rooms. Its average census is 29–32 patients. The unit uses video monitoring for patients requiring frequent safety checks, can accept patients requiring telemetry, and provides patient- and family-centered care in coordination with a multidisciplinary team. Staff are certified and skilled in peritoneal dialysis. The role requires attendance at a full, consecutive week of corporate orientation, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. The regular schedule is part-time, 24 hours per week, with 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. hours on variable days and every third weekend. A $750 sign-on bonus is offered for part-time employment.
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 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 document services appropriately.
- Provide constant observation, in person or through remote video monitoring, for patients assessed as requiring it to maximize their safety.
- Perform receptionist and clerical duties to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.
- Document care provided in the electronic medical record.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals; eligibility is determined by employment type and status.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
- Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other items.
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, and pet insurance.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and matching savings.
- Free onsite parking.
- $750 sign-on bonus for part-time employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
