NURSE ASSISTANT NON-CERT

Certified Nursing Assistant | Nursing Assistant [Non-Certified], Cardiology Unit

Full Time, 72 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Every other weekend and rotating holidays

With more than 30 specialties from Cardiology and Neurosurgery to Orthopedics and Vascular care, Methodist Medical Center was one of the first hospitals in East Tennessee to offer cutting-edge treatments and technologies that benefit people with life-threatening aneurysms, severely damaged knee, hip and shoulder joints, sudden heart failure, and non-healing wounds.

• 283 licensed beds
• 25 ICU beds
• 12 intermediate care beds
• 38 emergency suites
• 2 cath labs
• 8 LDRP suites
• Over 250 active and courtesy physicians
• Over 800 employees

Job Objectives

Functions as a direct patient caregiver performing tasks to assist registered nurses. Performs hands-on care, assistance with ADL's and specified technical tasks for a group of patients under the supervision of an RN or Team Leader.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Education / Knowledge / Skills : None specified; however, an applicant with a high school diploma or an equivalent certificate (GED) may be given preference.

Experience : Hospital experience preferred. Medical terminology a plus. Must be able to operate computer and possess excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to read with comprehension, write legibly, and perform basic arithmetic computation. Must have understanding and knowledge of patient care which may be appropriately delegated to nursing assistants.

Licensure / Certifications : Nurse Assistant Non-Certified : Certification is not a requirement. CPR is required (if not currently certified, must be certified or recertified during the orientation period). CNA : Must have and maintain Tennessee State CNA certification. CPR is required (if not currently certified, must be certified or recertified during the orientation period).