NURSING ASSISTANT

Samaritan Health Services • Portland, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant at Samaritan Medical Center provides compassionate direct patient care to a diverse age group of patients with a variety of medical and/or surgical conditions. This role involves working collaboratively with other patient care team members, including the patient and family, to achieve optimal patient outcomes. All care is provided under the direction and supervision of a registered or licensed nurse. The Nursing Assistant assists with activities of daily living and delegated patient care treatments and procedures, including assisting with patient ambulation, turning patients, and promoting comfort.

Requirements

• Ability to document on medical records and patient care forms
• Ability to understand printed health related material
• Ability to work effectively with others, possess tact, discretion and diplomacy
• Ability to work under stress and complete duties sometimes with numerous interruptions
• Must be able to write legibly and be able to document, accurately, type of care given
• Must be able to communicate information to supervisor and co-workers
• Must be familiar with equipment used to move patients, take vital signs and document
• BLS certification required or obtained within 3 months of hire
• High school level of knowledge

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience or graduated from a Nursing Assistant program
• One year or more experience as a Nurse Assistant
• Computer experience

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care to a diverse age group of patients with a variety of medical and/or surgical conditions
• Provide direct patient care
• Work collaboratively with other patient care team members including the patient and family, to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Assist with activities of daily living
• Assist with delegated patient care treatments and procedures
• Assist with ambulation of patients
• Turn patients
• Promote comfort
• Document on medical records and patient care forms
• Communicate information to supervisor and co-workers

Benefits

• stable jobs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED