Nursing Assistant Certified Medical Surgical - Night/Day

Mount Nittany Health•State College, PA

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible to the Unit Director/Manager/designee for overall practice. In his/her absence is responsible to the Nursing Supervisor, Charge Nurse or Nursing House Supervisor of the shift. Works under the direct supervision of a professional nurse and is responsible to her/him for the care/duties assigned.

Requirements

High School graduate or GED.
Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a patient care training course is preferred.
Previous experience in a position with patient care activity is preferred.
Nursing Assistant Certification preferred.
If Nursing Assistant Certified must be certified by the state of Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

Overall practice responsibility to the Unit Director/Manager/designee.
Responsibility to the Nursing Supervisor, Charge Nurse or Nursing House Supervisor in the absence of the Unit Director/Manager.
Works under the direct supervision of a professional nurse.
Responsible to the supervising professional nurse for assigned care/duties.
Updates knowledge and skills on an ongoing basis including, but not limited to successful completion and maintenance of job related competencies.
Effectively functions as a team member.
Acts as a liaison between patient and staff.
Supports and encourages harmonious communication skills.
Uses verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills.
Demonstrates high level of mental and emotional tolerance.
Uses tact, sensitivity and sound judgments.
Communicates in a highly professional manner at all times.
Completes Crisis Prevention Institute’s Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI NCI) training within three months from the hire/transfer date and renews every 2 years thereafter.