NURSING ASSISTANT

Samaritan Health Services•Portland, OR

2d•$18 - $28•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. The Nursing Assistant assists with activities of daily living and delegated patient care treatments and procedures. Is responsible to assist with ambulation of patients, turning patients and promoting comfort.

Requirements

Ability to document on medical records and patient care forms.
Ability to understand printed health related material.
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.
Ability to understand printed health related material.
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.
Works effectively with others, possess tact, discretion and diplomacy.

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 and works collaboratively with other patient care team members including the patient and family, to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Assists with activities of daily living and delegated patient care treatments and procedures.
Assists with ambulation of patients, turning patients and promoting comfort.
Documents on medical records and patient care forms.
Communicates information to supervisor and co-workers.
Uses equipment to move patients, take vital signs and document.

Benefits

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.
Be a part of an organization whose employees, medical staff, volunteers and students choose to spend their time here because they are dedicated, enthusiastic, truly care about making a difference…and are surrounded by over 2,500 others who feel the same way.
Become part of an organization whose ongoing strategic planning drives our organization forward and sets the tone for future growth and development.
Samaritan is a fiscally sound and stable organization.
Thanks to the hard work and dedication of our medical staff and employees combined with careful management, our bottom line is strong, which allows us to provide stable jobs, and offer ever-improving quality of care.
Enjoy the natural beauty of Northern New York, minutes from Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River.
A safe community, low cost of living and minimal commute times mean more time for enjoying life outside of work.
Exceptional, dedicated people, rewarding opportunities, an excellent compensation and benefit program, and the ability to shape healthcare in our community are some of the reasons to join Samaritan.
At Samaritan, we’ve invested in the best medical talent, facilities and equipment to offer a full continuum of care close to home.
That means our patients can spend more time healing and less time traveling out of the area for the care they need.
As the largest hospital and the largest private employer in the region, the health of our community is our priority – in fact, it’s our mission.
That’s why Samaritan invests time and resources to support local non-profit organizations and events.
It’s also why our people lend a hand to little league teams, churches and fundraisers—all to help Northern New York thrive.