NURSING AIDE/NURSING ASST I

Arkansas Department of Health4815 W Markham StreetLittle Rock, AR 72205Position Number : 22104772County : St. Francis City : Forrest CityPosting End Date : 02 / 10 / 25Anticipated Starting Salary : $32,405.00Division of Local Public Health - St. Francis County Local Public Health Unit

• CLASSIFIED AS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION
• Additional Preferences : Frequent travel within county of residence required. Occasional regional or in-state travel may be required. Must have a valid Arkansas Driver's License.After hours / special clinics may be required as needed.Prefer the ability to communicate well with others.Hiring Official : K. BrownRecruitment Contact : Sheila.Smith@arkansas.gov - 501-661-2268The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans.Position InformationClass Code : L088CGrade : GS02FLSA Status : NON-EXEMPTSalary Range : $32,405.00 - $51,686.00SummaryThe Nursing Aide / Nursing Assistant I is responsible for assisting a registered nurse in providing basic care to patients. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency / institution policy.FunctionsAssists nurse with routine and emergency medical procedures by checking patients' vital signs, applying hot packs or ice packs, irrigating colostomies, catheterizing patients, and performing other medical procedures as directed. Monitors patient's condition by making rounds and responding to call lights and notifies nurse of problems. Documents changes in patient's condition, treatments provided, and responses to care. Provides assistance to patients by delivering food trays, assisting patients with eating, exercising, and bathroom needs, or repositioning restrained patients and cleaning patients who have soiled themselves. Transports or escorts patients to appointments and activities. Performs housekeeping duties, including making beds, storing laundry, bagging trash and dirty linens, and spot mopping, in order to maintain a safe and clean environment. Performs other duties as assigned.DimensionsMay be required to work rotating shifts or hours other than normal working hours or to be on call. May require lifting and positioning patients, walking, use of restraints, and aggressive behavior management practices.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAbility to carry out oral and / or written instructions. Ability to perform repetitive and routine tasks. Ability to record information.Minimum QualificationsThe formal education equivalent of a high school diploma. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.LicensesNoneThe State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.Nearest Major Market : Memphis

Salary : $32,405 - $51,686