Acute Care Assistant - Telemetry

The ability to position and/or transfer patients.

Responsibilities

• North 2 Telemetry Shift: Primarily Nights (United States of America) Employee Type: Regular - Per Diem Per Diem Type (if applicable): Non-RN Per Diem 2 Minimum Pay Range: $21.00 - $24.15 Job Description: POSITION SUMMARY The Acute Care Assistant works under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide and assist with direct patient care services that do not require licensure.
• Primary tasks include patient hygiene, activities of daily living, nutritional support, vital signs, EKG’s, ambulating and other basic patient care activities as directed.
• Maintains positive public relations by interacting with patients, visitors, physicians and other staff members in a friendly and professional manner.
• Ensures the safe handling of infectious material(s) to protect all patients and employees.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred.
• Must have one of the following: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-2 Paramedic) experience, current enrollment in prerequisite courses in nursing school, current enrollment in Certified Nursing Assistant training, previous experience in a Skilled Nursing Facility or In-home care, clinical volunteer experience or equivalent combination of education or clinical experience.
• The ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
• The ability to provide personal care to patients in a compassionate, caring manner.

Preferred

• Military equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted.
• Acute Nursing Assistant experience preferred.