Nursing Assistant

Samaritan Health Services•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant provides compassionate patient care to a diverse age group of patients with a variety of medical and/or surgical conditions. This individual provides direct patient care and works collaboratively with other patient care team members including the patient and family, to achieve optimal patient outcomes. All care is provided under the direction and supervision of a registered or licensed nurse.

Requirements

Ability to document on medical records and patient care forms
Ability to understand printed health related material
Works effectively with others, possess tact, discretion and diplomacy
Ability to work under stress and complete duties sometimes with numerous interruptions
Must be able to write legibly and be able to document, accurately, type of care given
Must be able to communicate information to supervisor and co-workers
Must be familiar with equipment used to move patients, take vital signs and document
BLS certification required or obtained within 3 months of hire
High school level of knowledge

Nice To Haves

Previous experience or graduated from a Nursing Assistant program preferred
One year or more experience as a Nurse Assistant preferable
Computer experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provides compassionate patient care to a diverse age group of patients with a variety of medical and/or surgical conditions
Provides direct patient care
Works collaboratively with other patient care team members including the patient and family, to achieve optimal patient outcomes
Assists with activities of daily living
Assists with delegated patient care treatments and procedures
Assists with ambulation of patients
Turning patients
Promoting comfort
Document on medical records and patient care forms
Communicate information to supervisor and co-workers