Nursing Assistant - Med Surg
About The Position
Under the direction/supervision of an RN, provides basic nursing care for assigned group of patients. This role supports compassionate care in a patient care support capacity, providing essential assistance and comfort to patients to ensure they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. The position involves caring for patients across various units, including General Nursing Units (age 15 to maturity), Special Care Areas (age 15 through adult with high-risk conditions), Maternal Child Units (pregnancy-related conditions), Nursery (newborn care), Pediatric (neonate through age 18), GI Lab Unit (toddlers age 24 months through adult), Chemical Dependent Unit and Psychiatric Unit (adult patients and family with emotional problems), Emergency Unit (all ages), and Surgical Services (neonate to geriatric). The role requires completing established competencies within a designated introductory period and performing other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Graduate or equivalent
- BLS-Obtained through approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention obtained with 60 days of hire or transfer to position
Nice To Haves
- Satisfactorily completed a Nurse Assistant, EMT, Paramedic or Medical Assisting course.
- 6 months in healthcare industry and/or knowledge of basic medical terms and procedures
Responsibilities
- Provides basic nursing care for assigned group of patients under the direction/supervision of an RN.
- Provides essential assistance and comfort to patients.
- Ensures patients receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey.
- Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
