Nursing Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Washington State Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or Washington State MA-Emergency Medical Technician (MA-EMT), required.
• HCP (Healthcare Provider) Level of BLS (Basic Life Support) within 30 days of hire.
• Previous healthcare experience required.
• Critical thinking skills: Seeks resources for direction. Performs independent problem solving. Decision-making is logical and deliberate.
• Demonstrate accountability. Practices within legal and ethical guidelines.
• Demonstrates competency in ability to care for customers/patients across the age continuum.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Demonstrates competency on equipment listed on department specific checklist.

Nice To Haves

• Washington State Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care in the Emergency Department including; admissions, transfers, and discharges under the direction of licensed RN or Physician.
• Assists with obtaining and documenting of vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation monitor, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
• Assists with safe positioning of patient, patient transfer/transport, assists with the application of orthopedic splints/dressings, and wound care.
• Assists with obtaining 12-lead EKGs, discontinuation of peripheral IV and heparin/saline locks, maintenance and care of specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Assists with lab draws, if has current Medical Assistant Phlebotomist Certification.
• Measures and fit crutches and walker and instruct patient on proper crutch and walker walking.
• Assists with resuscitation/CPR and emergency airway procedures.
• Decontaminates all equipment, instruments and supplies and assists with stocking supplies for patient’s rooms. Assists with room turnover upon patient discharge from ED.
• Recognizes and reports abnormal signs and symptoms to primary RN and ED provider, performs point of care testing (POC).
• Assists nursing staff/units with clerical functions, intra-inter-departmental communications and other duties as assigned. Provides other clerical services as deemed necessary by the Unit Director/designee.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise.
• Ensures no injuries to self or others by following safe work practices and policies. This includes, but is not limited to: security and safety, understanding of MSDS, equipment, infection control, fire, disaster, safe lifting and body mechanics.
• Ensures self-compliance with organization policies and procedures, as well as labor agreements.
• Ensures the interface with team members and other support groups is conducted in a courteous and efficient manner conducive with the organization’s values.
• Conducts self in a professional manner and ensures personal appearance meets the standards necessary to perform the job function while representing the organization.
• Ensures that additional accountabilities, as may be required by management, be handled in a manner necessary to meet organizational standards