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Nursing Assistant - Medical Unit

WellSpan Health • Ephrata, PA • 8h ago

Job Identification 230534

Job Category Nursing

Job Schedule Full time

Job Shift Shift2 - Evening

Locations 169 Martin Ave, Ephrata, PA, 17522, US

Assignment Category Not Applicable

FTE 0.9

Job Description

Medical Unit

Status: Full Time (72 Hours Biweekly)

Schedule: Evening/Night (7:00 p.m.- 7:30 a.m.)

Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend

Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday

Call Requirement: No

*Eligible for shift differential

General Summary

Provides clinical support services to patient care staff by performing a variety of duties related to patient care. Takes patient vital signs, assists patients with activities of daily living (e.g., bathing, feeding, toileting, etc.), inventories and replenishes supplies and equipment, and performs special assigned duties such as performing EKGs and Point-of-Care testing.

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

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.

Possess the knowledge and skills to keep patients safe. 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.

Train and precept new employees.

Performs Point-of-Care testing which may include blood glucose, hemocult and specific gravity testing. Performs quality control and instrument check procedures and maintains related records.

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.

Obtains and removes equipment and supplies necessary for patient care.

Responsible for maintaining and storing equipment appropriately and completing electronic requests for equipment repairs.

Maintains par levels of supplies and equipment on assigned unit(s). Notifies supervisor when reorder points are reached.

Responsible for stocking patient rooms, nursing areas, supply carts, etc. with appropriate items at required levels.

Common Expectations:

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).

Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.

Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.

Attends meetings as required.

Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Certified Nurse Aide Upon Hire Preferred

Benefits Offered:

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

Financial education and support, including DailyPay

Expanded Paid Parental Leave

For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org) (https://www.joinwellspan.org/benefits/)

WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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