Nursing Assistant - Telemetry
About The Position
Under the direction/supervision of an RN, provides basic nursing care for assigned group of patients. The description outlines care for various patient age groups and conditions across different units, including General Nursing Units, Special Care Areas, Maternal Child Units (Labor and Delivery, Nursery), Pediatric, GI Lab Unit, Chemical Dependent Unit, Psychiatric Unit, Emergency Unit, and Surgical Services. The role requires completing established competencies within the designated introductory period and performing 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 within 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 in Maternal Child Units, including Labor and Delivery for patients with pregnancy-related conditions and Nursery care for newborns.
- Provides care to patients from neonate through age of eighteen in Pediatric units.
- Cares for toddlers (beginning age 24 months) through adult in the GI Lab Unit.
- Cares for adult patients and family with a holistic approach to emotional problems in Chemical Dependent and Psychiatric Units.
- Provides care to presenting patients of all ages in the Emergency Unit, including pediatric and high-risk adult care.
- Provides care to patients from neonate to geriatric in Surgical Services.
- Completes established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
