What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inpatient Dept - Nursing Assistant - Full Time - 1st Shift position at Wayne Hospital Company?
This nursing assistant position is a full-time position working 12 hour shifts for 36 hours per week, holiday and weekend requirements. The position will be cross-trained to other units if needed. The position reports to the Director of In-Patient Services.
Qualifications:
- 6 months’ experience in a health care environment desired.
- STNA License required within 6 months.
- Current CPR certification or successful completion upon hire to the position.
- Computer skills to meet the needs of the position.
- High School diploma or equivalent
Skill and Ability:
- Should obtain minimal level of proficiency of tasks through experience by the end of three months.
- Knowledge of principles of direct patient care, certain treatments, basic observations and essential points of care about emergency patients.
- Requires high level of mental alertness to avoid error and negative consequences to patients.
- Spends majority of time dealing with patients of whom some may create stress, frustration, or high level of concern.
- Physical abilities must allow for frequent working, stooping, bending, and frequent lifting and moving of patients.
- Emergency Preparedness and Life Safety within one year.
- All other duties as assigned
