Nursing Assistant Critical Care

Mount Nittany Health

92d

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.
• Completion of a patient care training course is preferred.
• Previous experience in a position with patient care activity is preferred.
• 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 and 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 highly professional manner at all times.
• Nursing Assistant Certification preferred.
• If Nursing Assistant Certified must be certified by the state of Pennsylvania.
• Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.
• Within three months from the hire/transfer date, completes Crisis Prevention Institute’s Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI NCI) training and renews every 2 years thereafter.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED