Nursing Assistant Certified Medical Surgical - Full-time Nights with rotation

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible to the Unit Director / Manager / designee for overall practice. In his / her absence is responsible to the Nursing Supervisor, Charge Nurse or Nursing House Supervisor of the shift. Works under the direct supervision of a professional nurse and is responsible to her / him for the care / duties assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education :

• High School graduate or GED.
• Completion of a patient care training course is preferred.

Experience :

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities :

License / Certification / Registration :

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives direct supervision from the Unit Director / Manager, Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or Nursing House Supervisor. Performs under immediate supervision work assignments which are given at frequent intervals and checked regularly.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

None

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides basic hygienic care such as bathing, oral hygiene and skin care.

Keeps patient side rails up after giving patient care.

Cooperates with other team members in resupplying stock, delivery specimens to the lab, assembling new charts, delivering requisitions to other departments and running errands.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs related and miscellaneous duties as assigned.

About Us

Why Mount Nittany Health?

At Mount Nittany Health, we provide high-quality patient care with a unique combination of the latest in clinical technology and compassionate medical professionals. We are committed to improving both the quality and availability of healthcare in our region and seek to hire only the best to support the communities we serve.