The Nursing Assistant provides care to patients according to the plan of care, unit routine, and hospital policy under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The role includes safe transport of patients by wheelchair or stretcher, dispatch services, and appropriate documentation. The Nursing Assistant may provide constant observation in person or through remote video monitoring for patients assessed as requiring it, to maximize their safety. The position also performs receptionist and clerical duties to support efficient nursing-unit operations and documents care in the electronic medical record. The role is based in a 17-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit serving patients with orthopedic, neurological, traumatic, cancer-related, amputation, and other complex medical or surgical conditions associated with functional decline. Patients receive 15 hours of therapy across a seven-day week, and nursing staff continue interventions practiced in therapy to support safe mobility and progress toward returning home.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED