Nursing Assistant - Nursing Support Float (Per Diem)

Duties and Responsibilities

• taking of vital signs
• collection of specimens
• documentation of specific portions of patient's medical record
• assisting patient with personal hygiene and body mechanics of standing, sitting and ambulation as necessary
• communicates effectively with patients and their families where appropriate
• assist with transport of patients leaving the area when necessary
• weighs patients and records on patient record if necessary
• communicates pertinent observations and changes in patient's conditions to the Registered Nurse
• participates in the delivery of emergency care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician
• involved as directed with quality improvement studies and activities specific to the unit
• considers specific cultural beliefs and practices when caring for patients. Utilizes interpreter services for patients with limited English proficiency
• collaborates, cooperates and communicates with other health care providers to ensure quality and continuity of care
• provides care appropriate to the age groups of patients regularly served; seeks assistance for resources of other age groups that need care

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have CNA certification upon hire. If a Nursing student, must have completed at least one clinical rotation
• BLS from the American Heart Association required
• A Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association required before hire

Skills/Certification

• Basic Life Support by the American Heart Association required before hire

Pay

$19.50 - $26.24 per hour

Schedule

Per diem, with various shifts and hours available