What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Aide Training Program position at Hawaii Health Systems Corp?
At Hilo Medical Center, a nationally-recognized "Top Performing" hospital is currently seeking a Nurse Aide-Entry Level. This position will be responsible for providing direct patient care through the performance of a variety of nursing support tasks in accordance with established methods and procedures and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualified candidates will demonstrate outstanding communication skills, while adhering to our Mission, Vision, and Values.
Departments that we will be recruiting for:
Medical (90% and 10% FTE positions)
Nursing Administration (10% FTE positions)
Transitional Care Unit (90% FTE positions)
Progressive Care Unit (100% FTE position)
Surgical Peds (10% FTE Position)
Nursing Administration- Mobility Aide (100% position)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
PREREQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR ENTRY LEVEL: Knowledge of personal hygiene and bodily care. Nursing experience preferred.
PREREQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR FULL PERFORMANCE: Experience and Essential Knowledge and Abilities: In addition to the entry level qualifications, one (1) year of work experience in a health facility such as a hospital or similar medically oriented institution where the primary or basic objective was to observe and report on a variety of physical and/or mental symptoms and conditions and implement care and/or treatment procedures for a caseload of patients. Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of basic nursing skills (i.e., taking vital signs, measuring output, recognition of abnormal signs and symptoms, etc.); first aid; patient rights; universal precautions; infection control; body mechanics; principles of growth and development; purpose and benefits of activities of daily living (i.e., eating/feeding, providing fluids, bathing, dressing, etc.); purpose and benefits of restorative care (i.e., use and application of assistive devices, range of motion activities, etc.); basic medical and nursing terminology; and the ability to assist and participate in the activities of the treatment team; assess each patient’s age specific needs; and independently provide age specific direct personal care services to a caseload of patients.
SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED: Completion of a practical nursing or professional nursing curriculum from an accredited school substitutes for the experience required for the full performance level.
CERTIFICATION: Basic Life Support (BLS) in Health Care Provider (adult, child and infant) must be obtained within six (6) months of employment. Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) in Health Care Provider (adult, child and infant) is preferred. Please submit copy of certification with the application.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of multiple/differing cultures; oral and written communication skills; good observation skills and ability to recall and report/document a series of events accurately; positive attitude; tolerant of unusual, irritating behavior (e.g., slow, repetitive, forgetful, confused, incontinent, messy).
Salary : $24 - $48,900
