• Nurse Aide - Kohala Home Health (Big Island,…

    Queen's Health System (Kamuela, HI)


    RESPONSIBILITIES

    I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Under the supervision of assigned supervisor/manager, provides high quality patient care including documentation in accordance with hospital policies/protocols and standards of care.

    II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: All required, designated by frequency.

    • Speaking, seeing, hearing, finger dexterity, standing.

    • Continuous: Walking, stooping, forward reaching, handling.

    • Frequent: Lifting up to 2 pounds.

    • Occasional: pushing/pulling maximum 50 pounds of force, lifting and carrying up to maximum 20 pounds, kneeling, crouching.

    III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

    • Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

    • Occasional exposure to safety hazards, diseases, or contamination.

    • Exposure to body fluids and wastes; hazards from electrical.

    • Works with mechanical/power equipment; subjected to injury from moving parts of equipment.

    • May perform emergency care.

    • Subjected to many interruptions and variables throughout the day.

    • Required Personal Protective Equipment: Eye protection, gown, mask, non-sterile or sterile medical gloves, booties and bonnet.

    • Must have access to a motor vehicle. Meets and complies with qualifications set forth in QNHCH Fleet/Motor Vehicle Policy.

    VI. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

    • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English, both orally and in writing.

    • Minimum one (1) year work experience as a Nurse Aide; or,

    o Diploma or certificate as a Nurse Aide.

    o Diploma or certificate as a Medical Assistant.

    o Diploma or certificate as an Emergency Medical Technician.

    o Diploma or certificate as Patient Care Technician.

    o Nursing student having completed a semester of clinical fundamentals; or,

    o RN with a foreign RN license with at least (1) year acute care experience.

    • Nurse Aide certification may be required depending upon area of assignment.

    • Valid U.S. driver’s license required in accordance with Hawaii state law rules and regulations.

    • Driver’s abstract or evidence of good driving record.

    • Current BLS certification.

    B. EXPERIENCE:

    • Recent experience in an acute care setting preferred.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet