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7 North is AnMed’s 8-bed Neurointensive Care Unit and 8-bed Stroke Telemetry Unit. While working here you will be working in the second hospital in the state of South Carolina to be designated as a Primary Stroke Unit! Our motivated healthcare professionals have been re-designated for over 10 years. Although this unit primarily takes care of stroke patients, they also care for a variety of neurological and neurosurgical patients. Join our dynamic team of inspiring nurses and nursing assistants because a better career starts here!

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, potty (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.