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. Care is provided across varied clinical units and patient populations by clinically competent nursing staff. Responsibilities include completing established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period and performing other related duties as assigned. The job description outlines care settings including general nursing units, special care areas, maternal-child units, nursery, pediatrics, GI Lab, chemical dependency and psychiatric units, emergency services, and surgical services. Patient populations range from newborns to adults, depending on the unit.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- BLS certification obtained through an approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network.
- Complete Non-Violent Crisis Intervention within 60 days of hire or transfer to the position.
Nice To Haves
- Satisfactory completion of 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 insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts
- Healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- Pet insurance
- Legal insurance
- Accident and critical illness insurance
- Long-term care insurance
- Elder and childcare benefits
- Auto and home insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
