Nursing Assistant - Nursing Pool - 501610

University of Toledo • Toledo, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant works on the Nursing Pool and assists the Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, and Mental Health Technician with delegated tasks on the nursing unit. The role also helps maintain a clean and orderly work area. The position is classified as student part-time and may require rotating shifts and units.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a student in an associate, baccalaureate, or master's degree nursing program.
• Completed a nursing fundamentals course, including check-offs such as vital signs, intake and output, bed making, and perineal care, or completed a clinical rotation.
• Current BLS certification.
• Ability to write legibly, speak articulately, and follow directions accurately.
• Finger and hand dexterity to handle delicate instruments and other equipment.
• Ability to plan and organize work and to work under close supervision.
• Willingness to accept responsibility for patients when performing delegated functions and to perform duties according to established methods and procedures.
• Ability to tolerate strenuous physical activity, including turning, stooping, bending, stretching, walking, and lifting to assist patients.
• Visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20, including color vision when applicable.
• Ability to hear, with or without aids, and ability to communicate orally.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer or lift 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand and walk frequently, and bend, reach, stoop, and kneel frequently.
• Ability to perform CPR.
• May be required to rotate shifts and units.
• Must complete pre-employment drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, and Mental Health Technician with delegated tasks on the nursing unit.
• Help maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Perform delegated duties in accordance with established methods and procedures, accepting responsibility for patients while carrying out those functions.
• Assist patients in a manner that supports their welfare and safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed