Role OverviewThe Nursing Assistant provides physical patient care in a safe manner under the direction of the Licensed Nurse. The role requires a high school graduate/GED and prior experience as a Nursing Assistant in a hospital setting may be used as a substitute to the education requirement. The Nursing Assistant must be able to communicate professionally with patient, family, peers and medical personnel; ability to exercise independent judgment.
What You Will Do
Provides physical patient care in a safe manner under the direction of the Licensed Nurse. Performs or assists patient with activities of daily living (showering, bathing, dressing, feeding, activity). Communicates abnormal variances of data (vital signs, pain, etc) to appropriate staff.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The Nursing Assistant must be able to exercise independent judgment, be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrate foresight. The role requires emotional stability and maturity, and the ability to communicate professionally with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.
Requirements
- High school graduate/GED
- Prior experience as a Nursing Assistant in a hospital setting
- Graduate of an approved Nursing Assistant Training Program
- CPR certified
- Basic computer skills
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement options
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
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