• Nurse Aide - Med/Surg (Big Island, Part-Time, 36)

    Queen's Health System (Kamuela, HI)


    RESPONSIBILITIES

    I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

    • Based upon area of assignment, performs a variety of duties/responsibilities as noted below.

    II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    • Seeing, hearing, speaking, standing, walking, finger dexterity.

    • Continuous: stooping, forward reaching, handling.

    • Frequent: lifting up to 10 pounds, grasping.

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

    III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

    • Exposed to infection and disease-bearing specimens; infectious and contagious diseases; hazards of handling diseased organs and tissues; odorous chemicals and specimens; housekeeping cleaning agents/chemicals; explosive chemicals, gases and low level radiation.

    • Subjected to varying and unpredictable situations.

    • Subjected to many interruptions and long irregular hours.

    • Required Personal Protection Equipment: Eye protection, gown, mask, mask with face shield, non-sterile/sterile medical gloves, CAPR.

    IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION & 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.

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

    • Current BLS certification.

    B. EXPERIENCE:

    • Recent experience in an acute care setting preferred.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet