Nurse Assistant - 3 South Cardiac Step Down

About the role

Under the direct supervision of a Nurse, contributes to the delivery of patient-centered care through: performance of selected day-to-day patient care activities; maintenance of an environment that is functionally and aesthetically conducive to patient well-being; demonstration of unit/area-designated competencies; and interaction with patients considering their developmental, age-specific, and cultural spiritual preferences.

Responsibilities

• Performs specific patient care interventions as delegated by the RN in effort to identify/attain treatment goals.
• Delivers compassionate support, attention, and assistance to patients and families.
• Provides physical support for patients with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, showering, feeding, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing or exercising.
• Ensures compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment and protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control, hazardous waste and other policies and protocols.
• Performs other related job duties as requested.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six (6) months of job-related experience and/or training.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent.

Benefits

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule

Part-time position. Daily work times: 6:30 am–7:00 pm (day shift). Scheduled bi‑weekly hours: 48. Weekends required. No on‑call responsibility.