Oncology - Full Time Dayshift

Williamson Health•Franklin, TN

17d

About The Position

Provides daily hygiene assistance, support with activities of daily living, and timely, accurate data collection. Communicates appropriately with patients, families, and members of the health care team. Transcribes the medical plan of care, maintains the work environment, and communicates nursing care needs promptly and accurately. The role supports patient care on a medical-surgical unit serving patients ranging in age from less than one year to over 99 years.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
BLS certification within 90 days of hire.
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certification within six months of hire.
Able to communicate verbally in English and write legibly.
Able to stand or work for up to twelve hours a day.
Able to lift up to 250 pounds with assistance.

Nice To Haves

Certification or at least one year of nursing assistant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with data collection.
Organize assigned tasks and responsibilities.
Assist with patient care by identifying and reporting problems and needs, and performing interventions consistent with identified problems as directed by the nurse.
Collaborate with appropriate health care team members to help coordinate timely delivery of patient care.
Assist with treatments, procedures, and equipment appropriate to the area, following policies, procedures, and competency-based assessments.
Transcribe the medical plan of care.
Provide clerical support.
Document accurately and in a timely manner.
Handle assigned communications professionally and courteously.
Maintain a healing and therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Maintain position-specific qualifications and attend mandatory in-services.
Facilitate staff development and assist with orientation of new employees.
Handle and transport medications and solutions safely and in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Provide daily hygiene assistance and support with activities of daily living.
Maintain the work environment and communicate nursing care needs promptly and accurately.