Nursing Assistant

Weisman Children's Rehabilitation Hospital • Marlton, NJ

53d

About The Position

Nursing Assistants make a significant contribution to the care and welfare of patients in the rehabilitation setting. Specifically nursing assistants are necessary for the rehabilitation nurse “to achieve the goal of assisting individuals in the restoration and maintenance of maximal physical, psychosocial, and spiritual health” (ARN, 1994 p1.) Nursing Assistants function under the direct supervision of licensed personnel and provides basic patient care services to patients, and assists with self-care activities. His/her major responsibilities are to provide basic rehab care needs and reinforce the efforts of other rehabilitation disciplines in the 24-hour activities planned for the patient. Responsible for performing secretarial, clerical and receptionist duties and responsibilities both supportive to and consistent with established administrative, clinical and personnel policies, procedures, and protocols. Responsible for requisitioning and maintaining appropriate supplies and equipment, scheduling patient appointments, and communicating requested services and consultations to appropriate personnel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Nurses Aid, Medical Assistant, Multi Skilled Technician training certificate, evidence of enrollment in Nursing School or other Allied Health Care Profession or a minimum 4 weeks documented on the job training
• CPR certification

Responsibilities

• provide basic patient care services to patients
• assists with self-care activities
• provide basic rehab care needs
• reinforce the efforts of other rehabilitation disciplines in the 24-hour activities planned for the patient
• performing secretarial, clerical and receptionist duties and responsibilities both supportive to and consistent with established administrative, clinical and personnel policies, procedures, and protocols
• requisitioning and maintaining appropriate supplies and equipment
• scheduling patient appointments
• communicating requested services and consultations to appropriate personnel

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• 401(K) Retirement Program with employer match
• Employer paid life insurance policy
• Employee Recognition Program
• Company discounts at select retailers

What This Job Offers

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