Nursing Assistant-3N Medical Neuroscience-Sharp Memorial Hospital-Day Shift-Full-Time
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant collaborates with the interprofessional team to deliver quality patient and resident care under the direction of a licensed nurse, considering age-specific care needs and contributing to overall unit functions. The position includes patient care, admissions, discharges and transfers, safety practices, and workload coordination. This role is covered by a SEIU-UHW Collective Bargaining Agreement; employees must join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member for the duration of the agreement. The posting is restricted to existing members of the ratified SEIU Bargaining Unit and is scheduled to be posted internally from 10/06/26 to 10/13/26.
Requirements
- AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) certification from the American Heart Association is required.
- Knowledge of basic patient or resident care skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills.
- Ability to perform baseline patient or resident care skills under the guidance of a licensed nurse.
- Fluent written and spoken English.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Training comparable to a certified nursing assistant course.
- One year of recent experience in a geriatric setting or recent experience in an acute care hospital.
Responsibilities
- Prepare rooms for new admissions and orient patients, residents, and family members to the facility and room.
- Inventory and document patients’ personal belongings on admission, and account for belongings during transfers and discharge.
- Transport patients to activities, therapies, and other departments safely and on time.
- Enter equipment, supply, and dietary orders as directed by an RN, seeking clarification when needed; discharge patients from IDX within the expected timeframe and prepare rooms for the next admission.
- Complete and sign required documentation accurately and on time, and provide and document daily patient care according to unit standards and within the scope of responsibilities.
- In monitored units, follow the telemetry process and coordinate with central telemetry when initiating or discontinuing monitoring.
- Identify and communicate patient care concerns or changes in condition; take immediate action in life-threatening situations and notify the licensed nurse.
- Communicate requests that fall outside the scope of practice, transfer or discharge plans, and incomplete work requiring follow-up to appropriate personnel.
- Follow universal precautions, infection-control policies, restraint-management policy, and equipment safety procedures.
- Use proper body mechanics and available support equipment to protect patient safety and prevent personal injury; identify and report patients at risk of injury, hazards, and unsafe practices.
- Safeguard and properly label or store patient belongings such as hearing aids, glasses, and dentures.
- Report personal injuries within two hours and complete ART and state claim forms.
- Prioritize workload according to patient needs and staffing patterns, confirm understanding of new patient needs or assignment changes, and coordinate with staff to use resources effectively.
- Request assistance and notify the licensed nurse or supervisor when demands cannot be met; seek coworker feedback to improve work efficiency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
