Nurse Assistant Emergency Department

Nurse Assistant Emergency Department

Facility: Kenmore Mercy Hospital

Shift: Shift 3

Status: Part Time w/Benefits

FTE: 0.400000

Bargaining Unit: UFCW Local 1

Exempt from Overtime: No

Work Schedule: Nights with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours: 11p-7a

Summary

The Nurse Assistant (NA) provides basic care to patients by assisting professional patient care givers in meeting identified needs of patients. Performs various patient care activities and provides related non-professional services as required to meet the personal and comfort needs of patients. Maintains a clean, safe, and neat environment. Functions under the supervision of the professional nurse. Performs duties of the job in accordance with hospital policy, standards of care and procedures.

This position is eligible to participate in the THRIVE program that provides education and a Workforce Coach to support them through their first year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care under the supervision of a professional nurse.
• Assists patients with personal care needs and comfort.
• Maintains a clean and safe patient environment.
• Follows hospital policies and standards of care.
• Participates in the THRIVE program for first-year employee support.

Requirements

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or GED
• Completion of an accredited course for nursing assistance preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Previous Nurse Assistant experience preferred

Special Requirements (technical/Physical)

Physical activity includes: balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and heavy work.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Subject to inside environmental conditions.

Key skills/competency

• Nurse Assistant
• Emergency Department
• Patient Care
• Basic Care
• Hospital Policy
• Patient Environment
• THRIVE Program
• Nursing Assistance
• UFCW Local 1
• Nights and Weekends