Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg 24hr NIGHTS
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant will provide basic care activities and provide personal needs, comfort and safety of your patient. The Nursing Assistant assists with the delivery of patient care under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The primary responsibility will be focus on performing technical, therapeutic, administrative tasks and procedures for which they have been trained. The Nursing Assistant must demonstrate the ability and willingness to participate in a patient care team as a multi-skilled caregiver responsible for quality of own work and remain flexible in response to change.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Ability to read/write and perform basic 4 function math
- Desire to help people and/or have aspirations of becoming a healthcare professional
- Basic Life Support certification (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Basic computer skills (preferred)
- Medical terminology (preferred)
- CNA Certification preferred but not required upon hire
Responsibilities
- Vital Signs, Height and Weight and Oxygen Saturation
- Reporting all unusual observations to the nurse
- Collecting various specimens for analysis
- Recording and measuring intake and output
- Providing patient with personal care and assisting with daily activities
- Performing basic clinical procedures independently or under the supervision of the RN
- Provide nutritional needs including assisting and ordering room service, setting up meal trays and feeding.
Benefits
- Shift differentials
- Call pay
- Premium pay
- Overtime pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
