What are the responsibilities and job description for the NURSE ASSISTANT CERTIFIED (NAC) / MED TECH position at Newport Hospital and Health Services?
Primary Scheduled Hours: Evenings, 80 hours per pay period
Job Summary: Provides direct and indirect care for the residents as a caregiver and dispenser of medications. Communicates with the residents, family, departmental staff, and visitors.
Essential Job Functions:
- Adheres to and conveys the facility’s philosophy of maintaining elements and of self-care and encourage independence.
- Demonstrates an appreciation of the heritage, values, and wisdom of the resident and understanding of the aging process.
- Maintains accurate, complete, and confidential resident records according to established procedure.
- Works collaboratively with peers and other team members
- Uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in potentially sensitive or emotionally charged situations.
- Remain calm in emergency situations.
- Always maintain a low noise level.
- May assist with Dietary department as needed or instructed.
Education Background and Experience Requirements
Minimum Education:
High School graduate or equivalent.
Required Licensure / Certifications:
Current Certified Nursing Assistant (NA-C) in the State of Washington.
Nurse Delegation Core and Diabetic Certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
Assisted Living required certifications: Mental Health, Dementia, Developmental Disabilities. One (1) year experience assisting with or administering medications under Nurse Delegation in an Assisted Living setting. Proficiency with Point Click Care E-Mar documentation.
Professional Requirements:
- Maintain regulatory requirements
- Report to work on time and as scheduled; complete work within designated timelines.
- Demonstrates the ability to adhere to the mission, ethics and goals of the District.
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients, guests and staff in a courteous, respectful and helpful manner.
Compensation/How We Care For You:
Successful candidates typically begin between the beginning and midpoint of the compensation range dependent on qualifications/experience and receive compensation in increments increases annually.
Comprehensive benefit package including:
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Retirement with a 6% dollar for dollar employer match
- Life and Disability Insurance
- AFLAC
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Bonus, if eligible upon Board approval
- Gym membership
- Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Opportunities
Newport Hospital & Health Services (NHHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. NHHS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
NHHS employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
NHHS is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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