Nursing Assistant - Telemetry
About The Position
Under the direction and supervision of an RN, the Nursing Assistant provides basic nursing care for an assigned group of patients. Patient populations and care settings vary by unit. General Nursing Units serve patients from age 15 through adulthood; Special Care Areas serve patients age 15 through adulthood with high-risk conditions. Maternal Child Units include Labor and Delivery, Nursery, and Pediatrics. The GI Lab serves toddlers beginning at age 24 months through adults. The Chemical Dependent and Psychiatric Units serve adult patients and families using a holistic approach to emotional problems. The Emergency Unit provides care to patients of all ages, and Surgical Services serves patients from neonates through geriatric age. The employee must complete established position competencies within the designated introductory period and perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from ARC or AHA upon hire; obtain AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.
- Obtain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention within 60 days of hire or transfer to the position.
Nice To Haves
- Satisfactorily completed a Nurse Assistant, EMT, Paramedic, or Medical Assisting course.
- Six months of experience in the healthcare industry and/or knowledge of basic medical terms and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic nursing care to an assigned group of patients under the direction and supervision of an RN.
- Complete established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Paid time off.
- Career development and continuing education opportunities.
- Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee discount program.
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.
- The position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
