Nursing Assistant; Non-Certified

Employee Type: PRN

Work Shift: Day - 12 hour shift (United States of America)

The Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified) is responsible for learning to perform basic care of patients under the general supervision of an RN in the acute hospital setting. They also transport and transfer patients within the medical complex safely, and assist with data collection to facilitate the delivery of delegated nursing care.

• Assist with basic care for patients in the areas of nutrition, elimination, comfort, mobility and safety.
• Transport and transfer patients within the medical complex using appropriate equipment and safety precautions as indicated by the patient's health status.
• Assist nursing staff in lifting and ambulating patients using appropriate practice guidelines.
• Maintain environment and equipment and locate and deliver appropriate equipment to Central Service and Maintenance departments.
• Work collaboratively with the health care team members to effectively communicate and document accurate information.
• Demonstrate dependability, organizational skills and effective use of time by setting priorities to complete delegated work within established time frames in accordance with unit guidelines.
• Adhere to Tidelands Health mission statement, policies and confidentiality standards.
• Participate in quality improvement activities to continuously improve patient care and unit operations.
• Participate in unit staff meetings.

• High School Diploma graduate or equivalent with the completion of state approved course of study for Nursing Assistant training; and/or documented completion of military equivalent; and/or successful completion of fundamentals semester of nursing school.

• Two (2) years previous healthcare experience (Preferred).

• Requires the use of computers, EMR software.
• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task.
• Works with patients, families, physicians, and other health care providers.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Basic Life Support Certified (American Heart Association) required within 30 days of hire; recertification every two years is required.

Medium Physical Demand

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

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Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.