Nursing Assistant - Medical Unit - Day/Evening

WellSpan Health - Ephrata, PA

Job Title: Nursing Assistant - Medical Unit - Day/Evening

Position: Clinical Support Services

Job Type: Full Time

Pay:

Shift: Day/Evening 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Every other weekend and holiday

Work Type:

Address:

City: Ephrata

State: PA

ZIP Code:

Provides general nursing care and personal care assistance to patients, including activities of daily living and the removal of peripheral IVs and indwelling urinary catheter.
Monitors patient condition levels; recognizes and reports changes in patient condition to the registered nurse.
Performs purposeful hourly rounds to identify and address patient needs.
Obtains and electronically documents patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, weight, respiration and pulse.
Trains and precepts new employees.
Performs Point-of-Care testing which may include blood glucose, hemocult and specific gravity testing.
Prepares patients for tests, procedures, etc. and transports patients to tests, procedures and different levels of care.
Collects specimens as directed using appropriate or specified equipment for collecting and handling specimens.
Performs EKGs and transmits studies.
Maintains par levels of supplies and equipment on assigned unit(s) and notifies supervisor when reorder points are reached.

Experience: Less than 1-year relevant experience

Education: High School Diploma or GED

License & Certification:

Schedule:

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development principles over the life span of the assigned patient population.
Commits to patient, visitor and staff safety by complying with safety regulations and participating in safety education programs.