This position is full time, 12 hour shifts, day and evening hours.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement up to $6000/year
• Contribution and match on Retirement Plan
• Four weeks paid time off
• Access to Success coaches
• Free parking

Main function:

• Provides basic patient care with clinical competence.
• Assists the Registered Nurse by providing patient care tasks and supportive duties in the acute setting.
• Is self-directed and quickly able to adapt to variable patient care conditions and volume levels in the hospital.

Required Job Specific Competencies:

• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and exhibits flexibility in decision making and prioritizing assignments.
• Demonstrates the ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with the medical and nursing staff in all areas within the facility.
• Actively guards the confidentiality of sensitive information including but not limited to the patients, staff, and the health system.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient.
• Lives the CARES values at all times.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of exp. as CNA, Nurse Aide Acute Care, EMT, nursing student or other comparable experience.
• BLS certification required or within 3 months of hire into the job
• Basic computer skills: MS Word required
• Medical terminology, knowledge of EMR preferred.
• Experience performing phlebotomy and/or EKGs highly desirable.

Working Conditions:

• Stands and walks for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift, push and pull heavy weights during patient care.
• Works in well lighted, well-ventilated areas.
• May be subject to temperature variables.
• Frequently exposed to disagreeable odors, sights, sounds, body wastes, blood etc.
• Exposed to emotional stresses associated with the care of the ill and dying.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, muscle strain or injury from patients that may fight, kick, bite, scratch, etc.

Company Culture:

Thompson Health has a culture of empowerment. At Thompson, interdisciplinary teams come together to improve care, your suggestions are welcomed and your ideas are part of the solution. Three of our executives have an RN background so we understand the importance of the patient experience! 

• Focus on CARES values: Commitment, Action, Respect, Excellence, and Service
• Focus on Employee Wellness: Biometric screenings, Wellness programs, Access to onsite gym, Zen Room, Community Shared Agriculture program, Access to Success Coach
• Staff Recognition platforms: Shining Stars, CARESCount website

Pay Range: $17.90 - $21.00

Starting Rate: Based on Experience

Thompson Health is an EOE encouraging women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply