Nursing Assistant, Progressive Care Unit

Sutter Health•Jackson, MS

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant performs routine patient care, support, and services in accordance with the legal scope of practice and established standards of care, policies, and procedures. The role uses education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers. The Nursing Assistant exercises sound judgment and clinical skills to support the patient’s plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner. The role adheres to local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and help deliver optimal patient care. This is a part-time, regular, non-exempt position with a variable schedule of 8-hour day shifts, 24 hours per week, including every other weekend. The position is with Sutter Amador Hospital. The pay range is $28.75 to $40.24 per hour; actual starting pay may depend on factors including experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
BLS—Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
Proficiency in fundamental patient-care techniques, standard clinical procedures, and routine medical equipment use.
Knowledge of appropriate emergency care for the role, such as chest compressions and dialing 911.
Ability to follow written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Written and verbal communication skills to explain patient-care information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Well-developed time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines.
General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Responsibilities

Perform routine patient care, support, and services within the legal scope of practice and established standards, policies, and procedures.
Use patient interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from patients, families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Exercise sound judgment and clinical skills to support the patient’s plan of care in a timely manner.
Follow local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to help ensure patient privacy and safety.
Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
Work independently and as part of a team, including managing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and organizational objectives.