What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant Float Pool position at Ridgeview Medical Center Health System?
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Purpose of Job
This position is responsible for assisting nursing staff in direct and non-direct patient care functions at the direction of the professional nursing staff.
Job Functions
- Assists nursing staff in direct and non-direct patient care functions.
- Obtains and articulates pertinent data in an objective manner.
- Communicates pertinent patient information to the RN or LPN to assure continuum of care.
- Documents the various aspects of care on appropriate forms according to RMC policies and procedures.
- Performs Patient Safety Attendant functions as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
*Nursing Assistants under the age of 18 are not permitted to operate patient lifts.
Minimum Education/Work Experience
- Possession of a nursing assistant certificate
- OR
- One year of experience as a nursing assistant (six months of which must have been in one facility)
- OR
- Enrollment in a school of professional nursing
- OR
- An approved equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
- Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
- Knowledge of basic computer functions
- Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situation and diverse patient populations
- Ability to work autonomously and as a team
- Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skills
- Ability to work and multi-task in a high stress and fast paced environment
License/Certifications
- BLS Certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous Nursing Assistant experience
Link to Employee Health Physical Demands
Part Time Benefit Elig
