NURSING ASSISTANT - TELEMETRY EAST

About the position

Provide direct and indirect patient care within any clinical area under the supervision of a licensed nurse. Provide one-on-one observation of selected patients for the purpose of maintaining patient safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist with nursing care of the patients.
• Assist with the plan of care for each patient.
• Assist with the maintenance of quality care.
• Responsible for the neatness and cleanliness of the unit as whole as well as individual patient rooms.
• Is able to demonstrate competency in age specific criteria as applicable to job scope.
• Assist in maintaining supply inventory.
• Inspects storage areas for adequate supplies and report deficiencies.
• Pick up, deliver and store supplies in appropriate place.
• Participate in educational programs.
• Attend in-service programs as provided.
• Attend unit meetings.
• Maintain satisfactory communications.
• Demonstrate clear and accurate lines of communications.
• Demonstrate listening and understanding with verbal and non-verbal responses.
• Demonstrate accuracy in verbal communication.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and Hospital.
• Extend courtesy and consideration for others in interpersonal and interdepartmental relationships.
• Offer assistance and/or instructions to patients, physicians, families and co-workers in a courteous and attentive manner.
• Maintain an employment record in accordance with Hospital policies.
• Demonstrated professional manner in work setting.
• Comply with attendance policies.
• Adhere to acceptable dress code.
• Follow North Oaks Health System's Compliance Program and Federal and State Regulatory guidelines.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Hospital safety.
• Knowledge of all Hospital safety codes and performs duties during both drills and actual emergencies.
• Report unsafe conditions and incidents.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or completion of a Nursing Assistant program is required.
• Enrollment in a nursing assistant program with first semester clinical rotation completed may also be considered.