Nursing Aide

Lifepoint Health•Etowah, TN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Starr Regional Medical Center-Etowah Campus is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. They are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize employee well-being so they can provide exceptional care to others. As a Nursing Aide joining their team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier®. Join them on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those they serve. Starr Regional Medical Center- Etowah Campus is a home to an emergency department, outpatient services, an 88-bed skilled and long-term care nursing home, a senior care program and wound care center.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent work experience required
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 60 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Prior healthcare experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performing patient care activities in accordance with applicable scopes and standards of practice.
Supporting nursing staff and contributing to a safe, comfortable, and compassionate patient experience.
Providing direct patient care including bathing, grooming, feeding, ambulation, and repositioning.
Assisting nursing staff with vital signs, specimen collection, and routine observations and report changes in patient condition promptly.
Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized patient environment.
Supporting patient mobility and safety using appropriate techniques and equipment.
Documenting care provided in accordance with department standards.