Nursing Assistant North 3A Medical Unit - All shifts

Wellspan Health • York, PA

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About The Position

The position involves providing clinical support services to patient care staff in a medical telemetry and observation unit. The role includes assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and performing various clinical tasks such as EKGs and Point-of-Care testing. The position requires working night shifts and may involve weekends and holidays.

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 preferred

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.
• 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).
• Stocks patient rooms, nursing areas, supply carts, etc. with appropriate items at required levels.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees