What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant Berkshire Medical Center 3 East Cardiac-Neuro Shift Days 32 Hrs position at Berkshire Medical Center?
Job Summary
The Nursing Assistant functions in a complimentary or assistive role under the direct supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse. The Nursing Assistant provides direct patient care and carries out individual duties on select patients in accordance with policies and procedures of Berkshire Medical Center.
Experience
Patient Care experience preferred.
Education and Training
High school diploma or equivalent with completion of a Nursing Assistant course and/or current status as a student in a Registered Nurse or LPN preparation program.
License & Certification
CPR certification is required.
MA NA REGISTRY - MA Certified Nurse Aide preferred.
Additional Requirements
Ability to follow guidelines, protocols and/or policies specific to each unit and the institution.
Familiarity with Meditech preferred.
Medical terminology required or willingness to pursue as necessary.
Ability to consistently interact in a professional manner with patients, families, physicians, other members of the healthcare team. Adheres to BMC Service Excellence Standards in performance of work role.
Must possess and demonstrate excellent organizational skills necessary to complete complicated and multiple tasks accurately and concurrently.
Must have the ability to accept and facilitate changes within systems, work methods, policies, procedures, etc.
Must possess interpersonal skills necessary to maintain congenial and calm composure in stressful environment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with hospital policy and various regulations.
Ability to promote patient safety with detail to accuracy.
Demonstrates dependability to maintain a work schedule.
- Daily hours -8, daily overtime hours 8, weekly OT hours 40
- Schedule
- 7am-330pm
- Rotating days, every other weekend , every other holiday.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
