Nursing Assistant - Ortho
About the role
Under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide basic nursing care for an assigned group of patients across various units, including:
- General Nursing Units: patients aged 15 years to maturity
- Special Care Areas: patients aged 15 years through adult with high-risk conditions
- Maternal Child Units: Labor and Delivery (pregnancy-related conditions), Nursery (newborns until discharge), and Pediatric (neonates through age 18)
- GI Lab Unit: patients from toddlers (age 24 months) through adult
- Chemical Dependent and Psychiatric Units: adult patients and families with a holistic approach to emotional health
- Emergency Unit: patients of all ages, with specialized care for pediatric and high-risk adult cases
- Surgical Services: patients from neonate to geriatric
This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus. You will complete established competencies for the role within the designated introductory period and perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Education: High School Graduate or equivalent
Preferred Education: Satisfactory completion of a Nurse Assistant, EMT, Paramedic, or Medical Assisting course
Preferred Experience: 6 months in the healthcare industry and/or knowledge of basic medical terms and procedures
Required Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – obtained through an approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention – obtained within 60 days of hire or transfer to the position
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits, such as pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status.