Nursing Asst Certified

Whitman Hospital and Medical Clinics•Colfax, WA

6d•$22 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant Certified II (NAC II) works under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to provide age-specific direct patient care in the Medical Surgical Unit (MSU). The role supports safe, efficient, quality care in accordance with the unit’s standards. The NAC II assists professional nursing staff with direct and indirect patient care, treatments, and upkeep of the unit, and is responsible for telemetry monitoring, admissions, discharges, and ordering supplies. The position is primarily performed in a clinical environment. It requires the ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push or pull over 50 pounds. Frequent activities include bending, twisting, squatting, reaching, reaching overhead, sitting, and standing. Climbing, kneeling, and crawling may be required occasionally. Continuous finger dexterity and fine manipulation are required, as are hearing, seeing, speaking, standing, and walking. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. This is a PRN position with a weekend shift and 0 hours per week listed. The pay range is $22.00–$38.50; actual pay varies based on years of experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement options (403(b) and 457), medical insurance from the first day for full-time and part-time employees, discounts on medical services, shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts, and a PTO plan with accrual increasing with each year of service.

Requirements

Certification as a Nursing Assistant with the State of Washington.
AHA BLS certification within 30 days of hire and maintenance of certification while employed.
Phillips Cardiac Telemetry Monitoring experience, or willingness and ability to complete required training.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push or pull over 50 pounds.
Ability to perform the listed frequent and occasional movements and continuous finger dexterity and fine manipulation.
Ability to hear, see, speak, stand, and walk.

Nice To Haves

Ability to multitask and work in a team environment.
Previous experience in an acute hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Assist the RN in monitoring vital signs and providing direct patient care.
Promote patient comfort, respond to patient requests, and assist with activities of daily living and personal hygiene.
Collect and prepare supplies for procedures as determined by the procedure and physicians.
Observe patients for unsteadiness or poor balance and intervene to support safe ambulation.
Maintain effective interdisciplinary communication and protect patient privacy and confidentiality.
Adhere to nursing and hospital policies and procedures and follow shift summary sheets.
Order medical supplies for the unit based on patient needs.
Accurately and thoroughly document patient observations, care provided, and patient responses.
Check and record vital signs, allergies, and weight, and report irregular readings to appropriate personnel, including the RN or Manager.
Confirm cardiac monitoring initiation with the nurse upon admission and perform ongoing telemetry monitoring.
Ensure telemetry equipment is operating correctly and communicate significant changes to appropriate personnel, including the RN or Manager.
Assist with admissions, discharges, and transfers using the current handover process.
Create and dismantle medical charts and update the EMR and department status boards.
Promote a positive working environment, communicate effectively, collaborate with staff, provide timely operational updates, follow procedures and regulations, and perform other duties as assigned.