Certified Nurse Assistant​/Nurse Assistant-East; PRN

Nursing Assistant

The Nursing Assistant will perform tasks which involve specified services for patients delegated by a Licensed Nurse. Has a working knowledge of organizational and nursing policies.

Reports To:

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• I. Clinical Standards
• Quality Patient Care
• Reporting and Documentation
• Hospital Wide Quality Metrics
• Stewardship
• II. Professional Growth & Development
• Staff Meeting Attendance
• Development of Nursing Profession
• III. Patient Safety and Quality Outcomes

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

One year of previous/recent Nurse Aide experience preferred or has military training and experience equivalent to a nurse aide.

REQUIRED LICENSURES/CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATIONS:

Nursing Aide Certification

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The Certified Nurse Aide Technical Procedure Privileging Form details procedures the employee is expected to perform and must be completed by the end of the 3-month probationary period. Age specific knowledge is required when needed for appropriate patient care.

INTERACTION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER RELATIONSHIPS:

This position requires close interaction with other ancillary departments to facilitate a quality multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:

Work is of medium demand. Standing, walking most of the time on duty. Lifting and pushing patients, carts, and wheelchairs. Good tactile sensation is necessary for checking patients. Talking and hearing to converse with patients and staff members. Near visual acuity for accurate reading of gauges and thermometers and for recording on patients' charts.

ENVIRONMENTAL/

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works inside. Hours of duty may be irregular covering various shifts. Exposure of blood-borne pathogens is of high risk.

DIRECT REPORTS:

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

* Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.