Nursing Assistant Part-Time

Atlas Healthcare Partners • Glendale, AZ

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About The Position

This position provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall plan of care. This position is responsible for on-going patient data collection and documentation in the medical record; provides a variety of support functions which contribute to the overall efficient operation of the nursing department.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required and current BLS certification is required.
• Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in state of practice is required for new hires and transfers.
• Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) in state of practice is required for new hires and transfers.
• Certified Medical Assistant.
• Licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-IV).

Nice To Haves

• Requires skills and abilities typically attained with one year of medical/clinical/clerical experience; preferably in a hospital, ambulatory surgery center, or prior experience in customer service.

Responsibilities

• Completes necessary tasks to promote patient health, including assisting patients with basic hygiene needs, maintaining an optimum level of mobility and assisting patients with nutritional intake, as needed.
• Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements in accordance with facility and standards of care.
• Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
• Assists in the transportation of patient specimens.
• Recognizes and reports abnormalities and/or changes in the patients’ health status and responses to treatment to a licensed professional.
• Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided.
• Performs procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, consistent with demonstrated competencies and state scope of practice.
• Provides necessary supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit specific procedures, under the direct supervision of a licensed professional.
• Maintains a clean, orderly and well-stocked environment.
• May provide general support to the department, including greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians, and personnel.
• Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
• Provides all customers with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED