Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified) - Med Surg Tele

Desert Valley Hospital•Victorville, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Desert Valley Hospital is an accredited 148-bed acute care hospital located in Southern California. It is recognized for being in the top 5% of over 4,500 hospitals nationwide for clinical performance and has received numerous quality award distinctions, including the Patient Safety Excellence Award, Women’s Health Excellence Award, and Distinguished Hospital Clinical Excellence Award. The hospital, along with Desert Valley Medical Group, provides essential community services such as heart care, emergency services, labor and delivery, and surgical services. As a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, Desert Valley Hospital offers opportunities to be part of a community dedicated to making a difference in a fast-paced work environment serving an underserved community. The Nurse Assistant in the Med Surg/Telemetry Department is an unlicensed non-certified assistive person who assists with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-critical patients, and assists in maintaining a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Requirements

Current BLS within 30 days of hire and maintain current
Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology

Nice To Haves

Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, preferred
Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred

Responsibilities

Assists with activities of daily living
Provides basic nursing care to non-critical patients
Assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit