Nursing Assistant - Telemetry
About The Position
Under the direction/supervision of an RN, provides basic nursing care for assigned group of patients. The role involves caring for patients across various units, including General Nursing Units (age 15+), Special Care Areas (high-risk patients age 15+), Maternal Child Units (labor and delivery, newborn care), Pediatric (neonate to 18 years), GI Lab Unit (toddlers 24 months+ to adult), Chemical Dependent Unit and Psychiatric Unit (adult patients), 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)
- 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
- Provides basic nursing care for assigned group of patients under the direction/supervision of an RN.
- Cares for patients from age 15 years to maturity in General Nursing Units.
- Cares for patients from age 15 years through adult with high risk conditions in Special Care Areas.
- Provides care for patients with a pregnancy related condition in Labor and Delivery.
- Provides care for newborn until discharge status in Nursery.
- Provides care to patients from neonate through age of eighteen in Pediatric.
- Cares for toddlers, beginning age 24 months, through adult in GI Lab Unit.
- Provides care for adult patients and family with a holistic approach to emotional problems in Chemical Dependent Unit and Psychiatric Unit.
- Provides care to presenting patients of all ages in Emergency Unit.
- Provides care to patients from neonate to geriatric in Surgical Services.
- Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Up to $5,000 Sign-On bonus based on experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
