What are the responsibilities and job description for the NURSING ASSISTANT I or II / UNIT CLERK - Critical Care position at NORTHERN REGIONAL HOSPITAL?
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Northern Regional Hospital is always looking for talented individuals to join our dedicated staff. Our superior ratings are a testament to our team’s commitment to quality and service excellence. We seek talented and diverse faculty and staff to continue to provide superior care.
Northern is a place where you can grow your career, no matter where you are professionally. We believe you will find it to be more than just a job. When you choose to work at Northern, you become part of a family of caregivers supporting the communities we serve.
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At Northern, we strive to provide benefits that meet you where you are–not only today, but tomorrow.
We recognize that our ultimate success depends on our talented and dedicated workforce – our Northern Stars.
We understand the contributions of each employee make our accomplishments possible. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive program of competitive benefits to meet your needs today and anticipate your needs tomorrow. Through our benefits programs, we strive to support you and your family by providing a benefit package that is easy to understand, easy to access, and affordable.
- Competitive Compensation – and be paid daily!
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- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and/or Dependents
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Healthcare and Daycare Expenses
- Northern $elect Retirement Plan (403(b) and 457(b)) and Roth IRA
- Educational Assistance of up to $10,000 per program or degree
- Celebrate! - Pick a gift to recognize your fifth anniversary and every five years of service thereafter
- 50% discount on membership at Northern Wellness & Fitness Center
- Employee discount programs
- Employee Health Clinic
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Listed with DHSR Nurse Aide Registry as Nursing Assistant I
- Current CPR (or attained with 3 months of employment)
- Attend Basic Dysrhythmia Course within 6 months of hire
- Attend NA 4 Class within 12 months of hire
- Ability to read and speak and English clearly and fluently as well as the ability to write legibly in English
- Customer service or clerical experience dealing with the public
- Computer experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completion of unit coordinator/unit clerk course
- Medical terminology experience or previous experience as a unit clerk
- Previous hospital NA experience
- Listed with the North Carolina Board of Nursing as a Nursing Assistant II
- Phlebotomy training or certification
Performs various patient care activities and related non-professional services in caring for personal needs and comfort of patients. Works under the direction of the registered nurse. Frequent moving, lifting and positioning of patients as well as pushing and pulling of wheelchairs and stretchers along with additional equipment. Assigned patients may be from neonate through geriatrics. Performs computer entry and a variety of clerical tasks in relation to admission, discharge, transfer, and daily care of patients on the assigned nursing unit. Provides courteous reception to patients/families. Uses the nurse call/intercom system to answer patient requests and locate staff. Uses the facsimile machine and copier. Responsible for ordering supplies as needed. Maintains clean and uncluttered counter space and chart area at nurse’s station and patient rooms. Frequent interaction with physicians through paging, beeping, and processing orders. Functions in a cardiac monitor technician role following adequate training and competency verification.
