Nursing Aide Prog Care 4th Floor
About The Position
The Nursing Aide works on the Progressive Care Unit (PCU), assisting licensed nursing staff with direct patient care and maintaining the nursing unit environment under the direction of a Registered Nurse and within the defined scope of practice. The role provides patients with personal care and safety support, performs specific procedures and patient testing included in the plan of care, keeps the unit orderly and adequately supplied, and supports effective communication and unit operations. The Nursing Aide also facilitates patient admissions, discharges, and transfers according to established policies and procedures. The PCU is a high-energy, teamwork-oriented unit serving a diverse patient population, including patients with respiratory, cardiac, and neurological illnesses. Care may include patients on cardiac drips, post-cardiac catheterization patients, and patients with COPD, pneumonia, or CHF. The unit has support staff including nursing assistants, telemetry technicians, and unit secretaries, and holds monthly unit council meetings to address staff concerns and plan activities. This is a part-time night position at Wayne Hospital, scheduled for 24 hours per week. Shifts run from 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with variable days and every other weekend required. The stated pay range is $17.74 to $21.72, based on experience. New hires may be eligible for a $750 sign-on bonus.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), required by completion of orientation.
- Availability for night shifts from 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with variable workdays and every other weekend required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital or nursing home experience.
- Current CNA certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist licensed nursing staff with direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse and within the defined scope of practice.
- Provide patients with personal care and attend to their safety needs promptly under licensed nursing staff supervision.
- Perform specific procedures and patient testing addressed in the patient plan of care.
- Maintain an orderly nursing unit environment with sufficient supplies and equipment.
- Contribute to effective communication related to patient care and efficient unit operations.
- Facilitate patient admissions, discharges, and transfers according to established policies and procedures.
Benefits
- $750 sign-on bonus for new hires.
- Comprehensive benefits package to support financial, health, and work/life balance goals; eligibility depends on employment type and status.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
- Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and other offerings.
- 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
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
