Nursing Assistant - L&D
About The Position
Under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse, the Nursing Assistant provides basic nursing care to an assigned group of patients. The role supports patient care across the applicable unit, with care delivered by staff clinically competent for the relevant patient population and conditions. In Labor and Delivery, care includes patients with pregnancy-related conditions; in the nursery, care is provided to newborns until discharge. The posting also describes the patient populations served in general nursing, special care, pediatric, GI Lab, chemical dependency, psychiatric, emergency, and surgical services units. The Nursing Assistant must complete established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period and perform other related duties as assigned. The position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support (BLS) on hire from ARC or AHA; AHA Healthcare Provider BLS must be obtained 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
