POSITION SUMMARY :
To assist the professional staff by participating in direct and indirect patient care to include performing EKGs, phlebotomy, Accuchecks, and materials management and maintenance as directed by the professional staff and in accordance with approved policies and procedures.
EDUCATION :
High school diploma or equivalent required. Must meet one of the following requirements : (1) Recent experience in a comparable role in a hospital setting or (2) have a valid current and active certification from a credentialing organization approved by Valley Health System, including American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National Center for Competency testing (NCCT) or registration from the American Medical Technologists (AMT), National Healthcare Association (NHA), American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), or National Certification Medical Association (NCMA) in one of the following : Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, NJ State Certified Home Health Aide or EMT;
or (3) Current and enrolled nursing student who has completed and passed Πà £Fundamentals of NursingΠà ¥ course or (4) In lieu of experience, successfully complete 8-week PCA Fundamentals Program offered by Valley Health System and obtains BLS certification through American Heart Association within 90 Days of employment.
EXPERIENCE :
No experience required.
SPECIAL SKILLS :
Qualifications may vary depending on assigned area. Must be able to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods, handle frequent interruptions, and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
Ability to work cooperatively with members of the healthcare delivery team, staff, and co-workers. Ability to set priorities, solve problems, and respond quickly to emergency requests.
Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) and assist in meeting the patient care needs of neonatal , pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Area of Talent : Nursing
Organization : The Valley Hospital
Department : VH MED / SURG STEPDOWN N5
Shift : Day
Full Time
Schedule : 0700-1930
United States
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