Nursing Assistant - Sitters
About The Position
Under the direction/supervision of an RN, provides basic nursing care for assigned group of patients. This role involves caring for patients across various units, including General Nursing Units (age 15 to maturity), Special Care Areas (age 15 through adult with high-risk conditions), Maternal Child Units (Labor and Delivery, Nursery), Pediatric (neonate through age eighteen), GI Lab Unit (age 24 months through adult), Chemical Dependent Unit and Psychiatric Unit (adult patients and family), Emergency Unit (all ages), and Surgical Services (neonate to geriatric). The position requires completing established competencies within the designated introductory period and performing other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or equivalent
- Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention obtained with 60 days of hire or transfer to position
Nice To Haves
- Satisfactorily completed a Nurse Assistant, EMT, Paramedic or Medical Assisting course.
- 6 months in healthcare industry and/or knowledge of basic medical terms and procedures
Responsibilities
- Under the direction/supervision of an RN, provides basic nursing care for assigned group of patients.
- Cares for patients from age 15 years to maturity by clinically competent nursing staff.
- Cares for patients from age 15 years through adult with high-risk conditions by clinically competent nursing staff.
- Provides care for patients who have a pregnancy related condition by staff who are clinically competent in maternity care.
- Provides care for newborn until discharge status by clinically competent staff.
- Provides care to patients from neonate through age of eighteen.
- Cares for toddlers, beginning age 24 months, through adult by clinically competent staff.
- Cares for adult patients and family with holistic approach to emotional problems by clinically competent nursing staff.
- Provides care to presenting patients of all ages by clinically competent staff in pediatric and high- risk adult care.
- Provides care to patients from neonate to geriatric.
- Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
