To facilitate the provision of patient care by performing specific nursing tasks and other support functions in compliance with hospital policy and procedures as delegated by licensed nursing personnel.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• We are a drug free facility. Passing a pre-employment drug screening is required.

Education Requirements/Position Requirements:

• Validation of a High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must be able to validate CNA certification.
• Will consider Medical Assistant and teach bedside care.
• Will consider Paramedic/EMT experience and teach bedside care.
• Will consider care technician applicant with at least 3 years of recent patient care experience.
• BLS completion within 90 days of hire date.
• If currently enrolled in a nursing program, completion of Fundamentals of Nursing is a requirement.
• Must be able to work 2 full 12-hour shifts per schedule.
• Must be willing to take 2 on-call shifts per schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Rehab experience preferred but not required.
• Provides direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction of Nurse Managers, RN’s and LPN’s.
• Provides for personal care, comfort, and assures patient safety.
• Must be able to arrive no later than 6:30 a.m. and be available to work every other weekend,
• Must be dependable, hardworking, and a team player with a good attitude and professional behavior.
• Applicants will be responsible for vital signs, assisting nursing personnel, and helping patients with basic daily needs.
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate and carry out detailed written or verbal instructions independently.
• Other duties as assigned.