Nurse Assistant - 4 West Medical-Surgical

Department : MAC Med / Surg 4W

Daily Work Times : 7a-730p

Shift

Days

Scheduled Bi-Weekly Hours : 72

Benefits :

403(b)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Position Summary :

Under the direct supervision of a Nurse, contributes to the delivery of patient-centered care through : Performance of selected day-to-day patient care activities. Maintenance of an environment that is functionally and aesthetically conducive to patient well-being. Demonstrates unit / area-designated competencies. Interacts with patients considering their developmental, age-specific, and cultural spiritual preferences.

Responsibilities :

• Performs specific patient care interventions as delegated by the RN in effort to identify / attain treatment goals.
• Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
• Provides physical support for patients with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, showering, feeding, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing or exercising.
• Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
• Performs other related job duties as requested.

Required :

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Formal education or training in a medical careers program OR enrollment in nursing school OR two or more years' experience in a Patient Care Associate / Nurse Assistant role
• BLS certification from American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent, is required before start date and valid at least 60 days beyond start date

Preferred :

• State Certified Nursing Assistant
• Basic EMT Certification
• LPN License

Additional Information

• Schedule : Full-time
• Requisition ID :
• Daily Work Times : 7a-7 : 30p
• Hours Per Pay Period : 72
• On Call : Yes
• Weekends : Yes