Nursing Assistant Float Pool

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for assisting nursing staff in direct and non-direct patient care functions at the direction of the professional nursing staff.

Nursing Assistants under the age of 18 are not permitted to operate patient lifts.

• Possession of a nursing assistant certificate or completion of a Nursing Assistant or EMT course
• One year of experience as a nursing assistant (six months of which must have been in one facility)
• Enrollment in a school of professional nursing (LPN, RN, or NP programs)
• An approved equivalent combination of education and experience

• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
• Knowledge of basic computer functions
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situation and diverse patient populations
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team
• Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to work and multi-task in a high stress and fast paced environment

• BLS Certification

• Previous Nursing Assistant experience

Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.

Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

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