Nursing Assistant - Med Surg

Under the direction/supervision of RN, provides basic and intermediate nursing care for assigned group of patients based on competence. General Nursing Units care for patients from age 15 years to maturity by clinically competent nursing staff Special Care Areas care for patients 15 years through adult with high-risk conditions by clinically competent nursing staff. Maternal Child Units: Labor and Delivery care includes patients who have a pregnancy related condition by staff who are clinically /competent in maternity care Nursery care includes care for newborn until discharge status by clinically competent staff.

Pediatric clinically competent staff provides care to patients from neonate through age of eighteen GI Lab Unit cares for toddlers, beginning age 24 months, through adult by clinically competent staff. Chemical Dependent Unit and Psychiatric Unit cares for adult patients and family with holistic approach to emotional problems by clinically competent nursing staff. Emergency Unit provides care to presenting patients of all ages by clinically competent staff in pediatric high-risk adult care Surgical Services provides care to patients from neonate to geriatric Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period.

Other related duties as assigned. Responsibilities Performs assigned basic patient care duties Protects patient confidentiality and privacy Makes round with oncoming shift Exhibits compassionate care and service excellence Prioritizes patient care based on tests/surgery schedule and unit needs Reports any changes in patient’s condition to the patient’s nurse or charge nurse Takes patients’ vital signs including asking pain score Applies pulse oximeter probe and records readings Monitors Intake and Output (I&O), including percentage of meal consumed Prepares patients for meals and assists with feeding as needed.

MINIMUM

High School Graduate or equivalent. Graduate of an accredited Nurse Aide, Medical Assistant or intermediate or higher level Emergency Medical Technician program. PREFERRED

Satisfactory completed a nurse aide course, EMT, Paramedic, Medical Assisting MINIMUM

2 years of clinical experience (Inpatient, Emergency Department, or Skilled Nursing Unit) REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Current Emergency Medical Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Phlebotomist, EKG Tech certification required REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): BLS –Obtained through approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network.

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention obtained within 60 days of hire or transfer to position #LI-RR1

Part time · Day shift