What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant position at Adventist Health?
Nursing Assistant
At Adventist Health, we honor our mission of living God’s love by inspiring health, wholeness, and hope. This is why we offer a competitive total rewards package to our employees, which includes the following benefits and incentives:
Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.
Physical Benefits
- Adventist Health Employee Health Plan - Medical and Prescription Drug coverage
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- AH On Demand Virtual Care
- Active & Fit Direct
Career Benefits
- Service Recognition Awards
- Perks at Work Employee Discount program
Social Benefits
- Thriveworks - Emotional health & crisis support
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Financial Benefits
- PTO
- Paid leave for holidays, vacation, sick, etc.
- Short-term disability/extended sick leave
- Retirement Plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts
Located in Kailua, Adventist Health Castle has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1963. We are comprised of a 160-bed hospital, eight medical offices, home care services, urgent cares and a vast scope of services located throughout O'ahu. In 2017, Adventist Health Castle was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. O'ahu is known for its ideal climate, diverse culture and picturesque landscape. The allure of Castle's laid-back lifestyle is complimented by its close-knit and proud community.
Job Summary: Nursing Assistant
Provides personal nursing care to the patient under the direction of a licensed registered nurse (RN). Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living including self-care needs. Performs routine assigned tasks and reports patients’ status and concerns to the RN.
Job Requirements: Nursing Assistant
Education and Work Experience:
- High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) Health Care Provider certification: Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) Health Care Provider certification (Required within two weeks of hire for employees in Acute Care Nurses Aide Program: Required in HI
- Phlebotomy Certification: Preferred
- Audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP: Preferred
Essential Functions:
- Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living, including assisting with nutrition and hydration, elimination, personal care, positioning devices, restraints and restorative care.
- Takes vital signs including, pulse and blood pressure.
- Helps patients with their basic needs, i.e., bathing, dressing and feeding.
- Performs routine assigned tasks and reports patients’ status and concerns to the RN.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Adventist Health participates in E-Verify. Visit https://adventisthealth.org/careers/everify/ for more information about E-Verify. By choosing to apply, you acknowledge that you have accessed and read the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices and understand the contents therein.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $26