Nursing Assistant - Medical Surgical - FT Day
About The Position
The Nurse Assistant (NA) is a non-licensed health care employee who performs delegated routine and predictable patient care tasks and duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Duties may include EKGs, vital signs, basic patient care, and transportation. The Nurse Assistant responds appropriately to patients and families and demonstrates knowledge of age-specific needs based on the scope of service of the assigned unit or department. The position is with Providence Little Company Of Mary Torrance Hospital, whose culture emphasizes patient-focused, whole-person care, understanding, commitment, mutual respect, and empowering caregivers.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Certified Nursing Assistant program or Nursing Assistant program, or completion of the second semester of an accredited nursing program; alternatively, graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant program.
- Demonstrated equivalent preparation or experience, such as experience as a corpsman, EMT, foreign-licensed RN or MD, Medical Assistant, or Caregiver.
- Upon hire, National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Nice To Haves
- One year of previous Nurse Assistant or Certified Nursing Assistant experience in a hospital or post-acute environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform delegated routine and predictable patient care tasks and duties under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Perform duties that may include EKGs, vital signs, basic patient care, and transportation.
- Respond appropriately to patients and families with knowledge of age-specific needs based on the scope of service of the assigned unit or department.
Benefits
- Providence describes its benefits as supporting employees and their families in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
