Nurse Assistant Student 3 South SCH

Salary: 15.50-23.33 USD

Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.153333

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days with Rotation to Nights Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours: 7:00am to 7:00pm/7:00am to 3:00pm/7:00pm to 7:00am

Summary:

The Nurse Assistant (NA) Student, under the direct supervision of the registered nurse, assists in providing patients with activities of daily living, provides nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment. The NA Student updates RN with timely information regarding status of patient in compliance with hospital and regulatory agency requirements. The NA Student participates in quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of department, nursing philosophy and objectives, as well as, initiatives. The NA Student represents Catholic Health in a positive, professional manner, with a commitment to customer service.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

High School Graduate

Must be enrolled in an accredited Registered Nurse program to be eligible for this position. If the Associate drops out of the Nursing Program, they will be terminated from the Nurse Assistant Student position and will have to bid on an open Nurse Assistant position

Phlebotomy/glucometer certification within 60 days

EXPERIENCE

Previous healthcare experience desirable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL & ABILITY

Good verbal communication skills

Good interpersonal, organizational and decision-making skills required

Basic arithmetic skills required

Computer literate, knowledge of windows

Ability to read with comprehension

Desire and skill to meet the needs of the geriatric, chronically ill or long term patients

Continuous awareness of need for safety measures in patient care

Assist other hospital staff in direct patient care

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Ability to cope with stress and handle multiple priorities is required

Obligation to conserve supplies, equipment and time in a cost-effective environment

May also be exposed to communicable diseases

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