Nursing Assistant

Quick Facts

• Role: Nursing Assistant

• Shift: Evenings (Full Time)

• Schedule: Variable days; every other weekend

• Weekly hours: 32

• Pay range: $32.71 to $39.76 per hour

Description

Provides routine patient care, support, and services within the legal scope of practice and established standards of care, policies, and procedures. Integrates education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to support the patient plan of care based on diagnosis, while ensuring privacy and safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine patient care and support within established standards of care and scope of practice

• Support the patient plan of care in a timely manner

• Communicate clearly with patients, families/support groups, and other healthcare providers

• Follow local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety

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

• Apply appropriate emergency care procedures (e.g., chest compressions, dialing 911)

• Manage tasks using strong organizational and time-management skills

Requirements

• HS diploma or GED

• BLS (Basic Life Support for healthcare provider)

• Proficiency in fundamental patient-care techniques and routine clinical procedures

• Ability to follow instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

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

• Written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences, including non-medical people

• Strong time management and organizational skills to prioritize and meet deadlines

• Basic knowledge of computer applications (Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment with interruptions

• Ability to identify and resolve standard problems using established options

• Department-required (hemodialysis): knowledge of dialysis water quality per AAMI standards

• Department-required (hemodialysis): ability to provide immediate interventions for dialysis complications as allowed by scope of practice

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Union position