Nursing Assistant - Surgery & Rehab Hospital Acute Care Unit - Nights

Provides clinical support services to patient care staff by performing a variety of duties related to patient care, including taking patient vital signs, assisting patients with activities of daily living, and performing special assigned duties such as EKGs and Point-of-Care testing.

Requirements

• Provides general nursing care and personal care assistance to patients
• Monitors patient condition levels and recognizes and reports changes in patient condition
• Possesses the knowledge and skills to keep patients safe
• Trains and precepts new employees
• Performs Point-of-Care testing, including blood glucose, hemocult and specific gravity testing
• Collects specimens as directed using appropriate equipment
• Maintains par levels of supplies and equipment on assigned unit(s)
• Stocks patient rooms, nursing areas, supply carts, etc. with appropriate items at required levels

Benefits

• Eligible for shift differential