Nursing Assistant - Telemetry
About The Position
Under the direction/supervision of an RN, provides basic nursing care for assigned group of patients. This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus. The role involves providing essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. The Nursing Assistant will work in various units including General Nursing Units, Special Care Areas, Maternal Child Units (Labor and Delivery, Nursery), Pediatric, GI Lab Unit, Chemical Dependent Unit and Psychiatric Unit, and Emergency Unit. The role requires completing established competencies for the position within a designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or equivalent
- BLS-Obtained through approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network
- 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 unit.
- Cares for toddlers (beginning age 24 months) through adult in GI Lab Unit.
- Cares for adult patients and family with 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
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
