Nursing Assistant, Progressive Care Unit

Sutter Health•Jackson, MS

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant performs routine patient care, support, and services within the legal scope of practice and established standards of care, policies, and procedures. The role integrates education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers. The Nursing Assistant uses sound judgment and developed clinical skills to support the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner. The role adheres to local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and help deliver optimal patient care. This position is with SAH-Sutter Amador Hospital in the Progressive Care Unit. It is a regular, part-time, non-exempt role on the day shift, with 8-hour shifts and variable days of the week. Weekend work is required every other weekend. The posted pay range is $28.75 to $40.24 per hour. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
Proficiency in fundamental patient-care techniques, standard clinical procedures, and routine medical equipment use.
Knowledge of appropriate emergency care for the role, such as chest compressions and dialing 911.
Ability to follow written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Written and verbal communication skills to explain patient-care information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Well-developed time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines.
General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

Responsibilities

Perform routine patient care, support, and services within the legal scope of practice and established standards, policies, and procedures.
Use patient interaction skills to gain cooperation and confidence from patients, their families or support groups, and healthcare providers.
Exercise sound judgment and clinical skills to support the patient's diagnosis-based plan of care in a timely manner.
Follow local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect patient privacy and safety.
Prioritize assignments and work within established procedures and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.