Nursing Assistant - PCU (FT-Nights)

Three to twelve months as a nursing assistant is preferred. The above statements are intended to describe the functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list .

Responsibilities

• Under direction of the RN or LPN reinforces educational needs to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients who present with readiness to learn.
• Assists with dietary trays and feeds patients when indicated.
• Turns, repositions, and assists in ambulation of patients as ordered using proper body mechanics.
• Keeps accurate records of daily patient activities and records the information as necessary.
• Performs post-mortem care on patients following nursing procedures.
• Knowledgeable in the growth and developmental needs of the middle adolescent through the geriatric patient.
• Takes and records vital signs accurately.
• The employee exhibits the ability to accurately assess and adjust interventions based upon patient age.
• Assists with dietary needs monitoring patient intake when necessary through I&O or titration of fluids.
• Reports and/or records any changes observed in condition or behavior of patient.

Requirements

• Work requires the ability to read well enough to follow specific and detailed nursing procedures, the ability to write legibly, use good English grammar, spell accurately and communicate effectively with a variety of people.
• This level of education is normally acquired through completion of a high school education.
• Completion of a certified nursing assistant program or previous experience.

Benefits

• We believe that work-life balance is critical to fulfilling our values of excellence and service.
• That’s why we offer flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, bonuses and discounts for you and your family.
• In addition to health, vision and dental insurance; a few of the benefits available at HCH include: Continuing education scholarships
• Generous paid days off (PDO) - with the option to rollover unused hours each year
• Employer funded pension

Working

Hours - Full-Time - 7P-7:30A - Works three, 12 hour shifts per week - Works every 4th weekend - Holiday rotation