Nursing Assistant - Med Surg/Oncology
About The Position
Under the direction and supervision of an RN, the Nursing Assistant provides basic and intermediate nursing care to an assigned group of patients based on the assistant’s competence. Care is provided in accordance with the needs of the unit and patient population, which may include general nursing units, special care areas, maternal-child units, nursery, pediatrics, GI lab, chemical dependency and psychiatric units, emergency units, and surgical services. Patient populations range from newborns to adults, depending on the care area. The role also includes completing established position competencies within the designated introductory period and performing other related duties as assigned. The posting describes the role as a patient care support position focused on providing essential assistance and comfort to patients throughout their healthcare journey.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Aide, Medical Assistant, or intermediate-or-higher-level Emergency Medical Technician program.
- At least 2 years of clinical experience in an inpatient, emergency department, or skilled nursing unit setting.
- Current certification or licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Phlebotomist, or EKG Technician.
- BLS certification obtained through an approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network.
- Obtain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training within 60 days of hire or transfer to the position.
Nice To Haves
- Satisfactory completion of a nurse aide course, EMT or Paramedic training, or Medical Assisting training.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic and intermediate nursing care to an assigned group of patients under RN direction and supervision, based on competence.
- Provide care appropriate to the patient population and clinical setting, which may include patients from newborn age through adulthood.
- Complete established competencies for the position within the designated introductory period.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Paid time off.
- Career development and continuing education opportunities.
- Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee discount program.
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.
- The position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
