Find your WHY at Reid Health

Under the supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse (RN) the Nursing Care Assistant is responsible to provide daily services involving basic care for patients, processing physicians’ orders, answering the telephone and intercom, performing a variety of clerical duties and clinical tasks as well as other assigned unit duties. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served.

Our values of Excellence, Empathy, Integrity and Accountability are essential to exceed our customers’ expectations. At Reid, we look for individuals who believe in our core values and demonstrate a genuine desire to make a positive impact to those we serve. We take pride in employing people who show up every day with a commitment to these values along with our mission and vision. We are one team working toward a common goal of providing outstanding customer care and service to our communities. If you have a calling to serve and are looking for meaningful and purposeful work, Reid Health is the place for you.

To lead our communities to well-being, one person at a time. It is not just what we do – it is who we are.

Overview of Responsibilities

• Processes physician's orders and records information with accuracy, speed and proficiency.
• Uses computer and software programs with proficiency.
• Compiles charges.
• Uses accurate medical terminology.
• Calls physician for clarification of orders. (EXCEPTION: medication, parenteral fluids, code status)
• Relays information to physician/physician office/other facilities, etc.
• Schedules appointments.
• Follows Code Procedures.
• Properly operates unit communication equipment.
• Calls staff as directed.
• Transports patients.
• Initiates and maintains records and reports.
• Organizes and maintains medical record in accordance with universal chart order, thins charts and prepares discharged medical record for timely pickup.
• Initiates work orders.
• Post reports on charts.
• Independently proceeds with daily routine without delay.
• Strict adherence to Infection Control Policy with specific emphasis on hand hygiene.
• Patient care responsibilities are assigned to the staff member in accordance with the degree of supervision needed by the individual and its' availability. "Patient needs" based assignments are made in accordance with the complexity and dynamics of the condition of each patient, age of patient, cultural, spiritual and religious practices, emotional needs/barriers, desire and motivation, physical and/or cognitive limitations, language barriers and the type of technology employed in providing patient care. 

Education/Experience

• Must maintain competence in BLS after initial training.• A calm, pleasant, professional demeanor is expected.• Must have the ability to work cooperatively with all staff, physicians and departments.• Must be committed to Patient Satisfaction and Patient Safety.• Must be a high school graduate.• Medical terminology preferred.• Experience working in a health care setting. One year ECF experience, CNA certification is preferred.• Able to multi-task in a chaotic and stressful environment.• Ability to anticipate needs of co-workers, patients, physicians and others as related to position.

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What We Offer

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