Nurse Assistant - Med/Surg (Full-Time, 7P-7A Nights )
About The Position
Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 45 clinic locations, the area’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors. Position Summary The role of the Nurse Assistant reports to the Unit Manager and Director of Nursing. This position, under close supervision of a licensed nurse, is responsible for assisting the nursing staff in caring for patients. This position assists in achieving patient quality of care, national patient safety, regulatory agency, and budgetary goals.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- CPR within 90 days of employment, required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in an acute care setting, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with basic hygiene needs
- Obtain vital signs and document into the electronic medical records system
- Assist with ambulation, patient mobility, and transport
- Assist patient with meals, as needed
- Transport medications and blood products, including sealed medication trays for crash cart exchange, as needed
- Assist with clerical support duties including, data entry, order entry, and maintaining departmental supplies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
