Nursing Aide Nursing Resource Pool
About The Position
The Nursing Resource Pool (NRP) is made up of a variety of Nurses (ICU nurses, Progressive-care nurses, and Medical/Surgical nurses), Nursing Aides, Desk Secretaries, and Patient Observation Aides (Patient Sitters). This staff is like the lifeguards of the hospital. Each day and night, the staff are deployed throughout the hospital to help to rescue all areas that find themselves short-staffed. This is a fantastic learning environment for those who are in school as it allows staff to care for nearly every kind of patient in different units that’s offers different care depending on the area that the staff is assigned. The NRP staff rarely gets bored, because the types of patients they care for changes nearly every day. The patients, families, and staff of the hospital all greatly value and appreciate the help and expertise that the NRP staff provide to them. The NRP department offers more flexibility with schedule that will cater to your personal and family needs and work-life balance.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or Equivalent
- American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS), Required by completion of orientation.
- Previous hospital or nursing home experience
Nice To Haves
- Current CNA certification
Responsibilities
- Assists licensed nursing staff in providing direct patient care and helps in the environmental maintenance of the nursing unit under the direction of the Registered Nurse and within the scope of defined practice.
- Provides for personal care and safety needs of patients promptly under the supervision of licensed nursing staff including specific procedures and patient testing addressed in the patient plan of care.
- Maintains an orderly unit environment with sufficient supplies and equipment in order to facilitate staff performance of patient care.
- Contributes to effective communication as it related to the provision of patient care and the efficient operation needs of the unit.
- Facilitates the admission, discharge and transfer of patients on and off unit in accordance with established policies and procedures.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
