Nurse Assistant (non-certified)

Nurse Assistant (Non-Certified)

This position will assist in patient care throughout the nursing areas and / or stay suites. It is responsible for the safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher, dispatch services, and appropriate documentation of services. Provides the services of an observer for any patient on a patient care unit who has been assessed to require constant observation to maximize his / her safety. Performs general receptionist and clerical duties to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit and / or stay suites to post ASC patients.

Minimum Requirements

• Current Nursing Assistant certification Preferred
• Minimum of two years' patient care experience
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Required
• CPR certification from American Heart Association (AHA) - Required

Essential Functions

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, converse, and listen; use hands to touch, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee must be able to lift and / or carry over 25 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push / pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.

The employee must be able to stand and / or walk at least eight hours per day.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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