Patient Care Nursing Assistant – Complex Medical Care
About The Position
The Patient Care Nursing Assistant works on the Med/Surg 3rd Floor at Hillcrest Hospital, providing or assisting with basic patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The unit provides medical, surgical, and telemetry care to adult and geriatric patients with acute and chronic conditions, including heart failure, COPD, infections, gastrointestinal disorders, and other complex health issues. Specialized care includes cardiac/post-catheterization, renal, respiratory, vascular, diabetes, wound, and ostomy services. The position is scheduled for days, 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with every other weekend and three holidays per year required. Caregivers work with the nursing team to support patient-centered care and health outcomes.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within the new-hire period; nursing students must obtain certification before hire.
- Demonstrate competencies in professional, technical, and clinical knowledge domains in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.
- Demonstrate applied mathematics and reading comprehension at a minimum junior-high level.
- Full-body motion to move and lift patients; manual finger dexterity and good eye-hand coordination; extensive standing and walking.
- Medium Work: exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Nice To Haves
- State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA).
- Nursing students who have recently completed at least one clinical rotation in an accredited nursing school program may substitute that rotation for the required experience.
- Military experience as a Hospital Corpsman (HM), Combat Medic (68W), or Medical Service Technician (4N0X1) will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Provide or assist with patient care under the supervision of an RN, including taking vital signs and weights; assisting with personal care and activities of daily living; patient transfers and transport; pulse oximetry; point-of-care testing; dressing changes; applying external monitoring devices; and removing urinary Foley catheters.
- Report abnormal findings or changes in patients’ physical, mental, or emotional conditions to an RN.
- Assist with keeping patients’ rooms clean and orderly.
- Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
