Nursing Assistant - Critical Care Cardiovascular (0.8 FTE) at Essentia Health summary:
As a Nursing Assistant in the Critical Care Cardiovascular unit, I provide essential direct care to patients under the supervision of nurses and medical staff. My responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, nutrition, and comfort care, taking vital signs, and maintaining a safe environment for patients. I also support administrative tasks to enhance unit productivity and deliver excellent customer service to patients and families, ensuring compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Building Location:
Building B - St Marys Medical Center
Department:
13910 Level 10 - Critical Care
Job Description:
Responsible for providing direct care to patients and serving the needs of patients in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort, under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, Nurse Manager, Assistant Head Nurse, and/or Department Director (possibly with guidance from an LPN) to contribute to meeting the mission and goals of Essentia Health. Duties will vary by patient care unit/department and include but are not limited to: Providing personal hygiene care, assisting with nutritional needs, providing comfort care and other assistance, appropriately and safely transferring patients, taking vital signs and completing recordkeeping, recognizing and promptly reporting changes in patient condition to the RN, and maintaining a safe, clean environment for patients to promote the healing process. Works within job scope to meet the requirements of the Joint Commission and other applicable federal, state and local regulatory and accrediting agencies.
Along with organizes, and implements the non-nursing functions of assigned unit(s) to facilitate workflow, enhance unit productivity, and provide excellent customer service to patients, families, visitors and staff. Position promotes efficient unit function and indirect resident care. Performs clerical and reception duties; requisition supplies, equipment, and services as directed; assist with scheduling.
Education Qualifications:
No education requirements.
Sign On Bonus for New Hires: $1,500 (0.4 FTE and above)
*Restrictions may apply
This position will cover patient Specialty: Cardiac, Surgical, Medical ICU and IMC
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Licensure/Certification Qualifications:
BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date.
Must meet one of the following requirements:
6 months of nursing assistant experience
Completion of one semester of clinical rotations within an accredited nursing program
Verifiable completion of a recognized nurse aide training program
Current registration on applicable state nursing assistant registry
Flexible FTE - we will work with your schedule!
Our Benefits are exceptional and Include:
FTE:
0.8
Possible Remote/Hybrid Option:
Shift Rotation:
Day/Eve/Night Rotation (United States of America)
Shift Start Time:
Varies
Shift End Time:
Varies
Weekends:
Yes
Holidays:
Yes
Call Obligation:
No
Union:
SMMC Main Service Workers Local 70 (SMSVW)
Union Posting Deadline:
12/6/2024
Keywords:
Nursing Assistant, Critical Care, Patient Care, Cardiovascular, Healthcare, Vital Signs, Personal Hygiene, Medical Assistance, Registered Nurse, Hospital
