Nursing Assistant - PCU

About the role

Be the heart of compassionate care in a patient care support role with us! In this vital role, you'll provide essential assistance and comfort to patients, ensuring they receive the best possible experience during their healthcare journey. If you're dedicated, empathetic, and ready to make a positive impact on patients' lives, we encourage you to apply today and become a crucial part of our caring team!

Responsibilities

Under the direction/supervision of an RN, provides basic nursing care for assigned group of patients. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Our units care for patients of various ages and conditions, including:

• General Nursing Units: patients from age 15 years to maturity
• Special Care Areas: patients from age 15 years through adult with high risk conditions
• Maternal Child Units: Labor and Delivery, Nursery, and Pediatric care
• GI Lab Unit: patients from toddlers to adults
• Chemical Dependent Unit and Psychiatric Unit: adult patients and family with holistic approach to emotional problems
• Emergency Unit: patients of all ages
• Surgical Services: patients from neonate to geriatric

Requirements

The following are required for this position:

• MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent
• REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS: BLS-Obtained through approved American Heart Association Training Center or the Military Training Network, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention obtained with 60 days of hire or transfer to position

PREFERRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE include:

• Satisfactorily completed a Nurse Assistant, EMT, Paramedic or Medical Assisting course
• 6 months in healthcare industry and/or knowledge of basic medical terms and procedures

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefit 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 include 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.