Nursing Aide Surgical 5th Floor
About The Position
The Nursing Aide assists licensed nursing staff with direct patient care and helps maintain the nursing unit environment under the direction of a Registered Nurse and within the defined scope of practice. The role provides for patients’ personal care and safety needs promptly under licensed staff supervision, including procedures and testing included in the patient plan of care. The Nursing Aide helps keep the unit orderly and supplied, contributes to communication supporting patient care and unit operations, and facilitates patient admissions, discharges, and transfers according to established policies and procedures. The position is on the 24-bed Surgical 5 unit at Trenton Hospital. The unit primarily cares for surgical and trauma patients, including bariatric, general, trauma, and gynecological patients, and also cares for patients with other medical conditions. Up to eight patients can be monitored using portable telemetry monitors. The hospital is Magnet-designated and has a Level II trauma center and stroke certification.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent is required.
- American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 30 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hospital or nursing home experience.
- Current CNA certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist licensed nursing staff in providing direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse and within the defined scope of practice.
- Provide patients’ personal care and attend to their safety needs promptly under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.
- Perform specific procedures and patient testing addressed in the patient plan of care.
- Maintain an orderly nursing unit with sufficient supplies and equipment to facilitate patient care.
- 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
- Sign-on bonus of up to $750 for new hires.
- 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.
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
