Nursing Assistant - Med Surg/Oncology
About The Position
Under the direction and supervision of an RN, the Nursing Assistant provides basic and intermediate nursing care to an assigned group of patients based on the assistant’s competence. The position serves patients in the Med Surg/Oncology setting and may qualify for a sign-on bonus. Patient populations and care settings vary by unit. General Nursing Units serve patients age 15 through adulthood. Special Care Areas serve patients age 15 through adulthood with high-risk conditions. Maternal Child Units include pregnancy-related care in Labor and Delivery and newborn care in the Nursery through discharge. Pediatric units serve patients from neonates through age 18. The GI Lab serves toddlers beginning at 24 months through adults. Chemical Dependency and Psychiatric units provide holistic care to adult patients and families experiencing emotional problems. The Emergency Unit serves patients of all ages, including pediatric and high-risk adult patients, and Surgical Services serves patients from neonates through geriatric age. The employee completes established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period and performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Aide, Medical Assistant, or intermediate-or-higher-level Emergency Medical Technician program.
- Two years of clinical experience in an inpatient, Emergency Department, or Skilled Nursing Unit setting.
- Current certification or licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Phlebotomist, or EKG Technician.
- BLS certification obtained through an approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network.
- Obtain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention within 60 days of hire or transfer to the position.
Nice To Haves
- Satisfactory completion of a nurse aide course, EMT, Paramedic, or Medical Assisting program.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic and intermediate nursing care to an assigned group of patients under the direction and supervision of an RN, based on competence.
- Complete established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- The position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
