Nursing Assistant - Medical Unit - Evening/Night

Wellspan Health • Ephrata, PA

102d

About The Position

The position provides clinical support services to patient care staff by performing a variety of duties related to patient care. Responsibilities include taking patient vital signs, assisting patients with activities of daily living (e.g., bathing, feeding, toileting), inventorying and replenishing supplies and equipment, and performing special assigned duties such as performing EKGs and Point-of-Care testing. The role requires monitoring patient condition levels, recognizing and reporting changes in patient condition to the registered nurse, and ensuring patient safety. The position also involves training and precepting new employees, preparing patients for tests and procedures, and maintaining equipment and supplies on assigned units.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Less than 1 year relevant experience required.
• Basic Life Support certification upon hire required.
• Certified Nurse Aide certification upon hire required.

Responsibilities

• Provides general nursing care and personal care assistance to patients, including activities of daily living and the removal of peripheral IVs and indwelling urinary catheters.
• Monitors patient condition levels; recognizes and reports changes in patient condition to the registered nurse.
• Performs purposeful hourly rounds to identify and address patient needs.
• Obtains and electronically documents patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, weight, respiration, and pulse.
• Trains and precepts new employees.
• Performs Point-of-Care testing which may include blood glucose, hemocult, and specific gravity testing.
• Performs quality control and instrument check procedures and maintains related records.
• Prepares patients for tests, procedures, etc., and transports patients to tests, procedures, and different levels of care.
• Collects specimens as directed using appropriate or specified equipment for collecting and handling specimens.
• Performs EKGs and transmits studies.
• Maintains par levels of supplies and equipment on assigned unit(s) and notifies supervisor when reorder points are reached.
• Stocks patient rooms, nursing areas, supply carts, etc. with appropriate items at required levels.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Short-term disability
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Wellness and Wellbeing programs
• Caregiver support via Wellthy
• Childcare referral service via Wellthy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED