Nursing Assistant - Observation Unit

American Addiction Centers • Grafton, WI

91d • $20 - $30

About The Position

The position is for a full-time role in the Observation Unit at AMC Grafton, requiring 36 hours of work per week. The schedule includes shifts from 0645 to 1915, three times a week, with rotating weekends and holidays. The pay range for this position is between $20.40 and $30.60 per hour.

Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days.
• Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry.
• Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or High School Graduate.
• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation.
• Measures and documents blood pressures, TPRs (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration), I & O (Intake and Output), daily weights, and other patient data as requested.
• Documents accurately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Performs purposeful rounding under direction of RN and communicates observations, concerns, and needs of patient/family to RN.
• Participates in admission, transfer and discharge process under supervision of RN.
• Ensures patient call light is always in reach and answers call-lights promptly.
• Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens and performs point-of-care testing as indicated.
• Maintains competency as required.
• Completes various errands as directed including pick-up and delivery of trays, charts, specimens, and reports.
• Maintains and orders stock for nursing area.
• Cleans equipment and work areas.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties.
• Performs tasks related to nutritional needs of patient under direction of RN.
• Performs tasks related to maintaining skin integrity.
• Ensures special patient supplies and appliances are provided and maintained.
• May be required to remove IVs, provide post mortem care, and bladder scans under the direction of RN.
• Practices within policies and procedures of infection prevention.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees