Nursing Assistant, Med/Surg Acute

Sutter Health•Jackson, MS

11h

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant performs routine patient care, support, and services within the legal scope of practice and in accordance with established standards of care, policies, and procedures. The role applies education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers. The Nursing Assistant uses sound judgment and clinical skills to support the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis and in a timely manner. The position adheres to applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and support optimal patient care. The position is based at Sutter Amador Hospital and is scheduled for 12-hour day shifts, with variable days of the week and rotating weekend work as needed. It is a regular, non-exempt, full-time position averaging 36 hours per week. Employees may handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs in the course of their work, in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
Demonstrated knowledge of basic patient care skills, clinic procedures, and equipment.
Knowledge of appropriate emergency care for the role, such as chest compressions and dialing 911.
Ability to follow instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
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.
Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and working within standardized procedures and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

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 the confidence and cooperation of patients, families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Apply sound judgment and clinical skills to support the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis and in a timely manner.
Follow applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and support optimal patient care.
Handle hazardous or potentially hazardous drugs as applicable to the work, in accordance with NIOSH and USP 800 guidelines.