Nurse Assistant 7MW MHB

About the Role

Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides nursing care to non-acutely ill patients, and assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the patients and/or nursing unit.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living
• Provide nursing care to non-acutely ill patients
• Help maintain a safe and clean environment
• Conserve supplies, equipment, and time in a cost-effective manner

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• BLS certification within six (6) months of hire/transfer

Skills

• Mental and physical health sufficient to withstand strenuous activity, bending, lifting, and walking
• Desire and skill to meet the needs of acute care patients
• Continuous awareness of the need for safety measures in patient care
• Ability to assist other hospital staff in direct patient care
• Computer literacy
• Ability to read with comprehension

Working Conditions

• Ability to cope with stress and handle multiple priorities
• May be exposed to communicable diseases

Shift: Shift 1 (Days with Weekend and Holiday Rotation) Hours: 7:00am-7:15pm FTE: 0.940000 Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133 Exempt from Overtime: No