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As a member of the Resource Team the Nursing Assistant will float to various units including Inpatient units, Emergency room and Behavioral health. Assignments will be made to meet organizational needs.

SUMMARY:

Provides quality patient care under the supervision and direction of licensed nursing personnel. Provides direct or indirect nursing care to patients from pediatrics to geriatric populations in the hospital setting.

+ Provides personal care such as bathing, skin care, turning and positioning, and toileting needs.

+ Assists patients with meals, ambulation and other activities of daily living (ADLs).

+ Obtains and documents vital signs and reports abnormal results to the patient’s nurse.

+ Measures and records intake, output, height and weight.

+ Participates in hourly rounds on patients, assessing pain, positioning, toileting needs, placement of personal items and call light within reach, and VTE prophylaxis in place.

+ Communicates learning needs to charge nurse or nurse manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Nursing Assistant:

+ High school diploma or GED required

+ Previous experience (preferred)

Patient Care Technician (PCT):

+ High School Diploma or GED required

+ Completion of approved Nursing Assistant training course required

*RN students may be eligible to be considered for Student Nurse Technician opportunities. Students must be able to provide a copy of their college transcript showing successful completion of class requirements.