Nursing Assistant

Quick Facts

• Role: Nursing Assistant

• Shift/Schedule: Evenings; Full Time (8 hours); variable days; every other weekend

• Status: Regular, Non-Exempt; Weekly hours: 32

• Benefits: Yes

• Union: Yes

Description

Provide routine patient care, support, and services within the legal scope of practice and established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Apply education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to support the patient’s plan of care, using sound judgment and timely clinical skills. Adhere to local/state/federal regulations to protect privacy and safety and support optimal patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine patient care and assist with support services

• Use fundamental patient-care techniques, standard procedures, and routine medical equipment

• Apply emergency care knowledge for the role (e.g., chest compressions, calling 911)

• Follow instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

• Communicate patient care information clearly to diverse audiences

• Prioritize assignments, work independently or as part of a team, and meet deadlines

• Follow privacy and safety requirements and established policies and procedures

Benefits

Yes (comprehensive benefits package as applicable).

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED

• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider certification

Hard Skills & Technical Knowledge

• Proficiency in fundamental patient-care techniques

• Standard clinical procedures and routine medical equipment use

• Emergency response knowledge (e.g., chest compressions, dialing 911)

• Ability to follow instructions (written, oral, diagram, schedule)

• Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology

• Computer applications: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)