UHC-Restorative Nursing Aide

WVU Medicine

115d

About The Position

Welcome! We’re excited you’re considering an opportunity with us! To apply to this position and be considered, click the Apply button located above this message and complete the application in full. Below, you’ll find other important information about this position. Provides direct patient care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse, Conducts restorative nursing/maintenance programs as outlined by staff physical and/or occupational therapists. Identifies and meets the patient's needs in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of a qualified nurse’s aide program; or actively enrolled in a RN or LPN program having successfully completed a fundamentals of nursing course.
• Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 30 days of hire date.

Nice To Haves

• Certification as a nurse’s aide.
• Prior experience as a restorative nursing aide.
• Prior patient care experience in an acute care hospital and/or post-acute (skilled nursing, rehab hospital, or home health) setting.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Glucometer use.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct patient assignments, applying good judgement and knowledge of skills required within the realm of the job responsibility.
• Reports all pertinent observations and concerns directly to the Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrates the ability to assist patients with a restorative nursing program as outlined by staff physical and/or occupational therapists.
• Documents on appropriate areas of the patient chart as per policy and procedure.
• Demonstrates competency in clinical and technical skills, completes skills check list, and performs these skills daily as required.
• Provides a high level of customer service in accordance with established hospital customer service standards.
• Assists with admission of the patient (i.e., completion of the appropriate areas of admission forms, initial vital signs, orientation to room and unit, etc.) as directed by the RN.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees