What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant - Medical and Supportive Care - Full Time 72 Hour position at IRMC?
Provides basic nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Requires knowledge, technique, and skills to therapeutically meet the needs of assigned medical-surgical patients. Responsible for performing a variety of assigned tasks. Must be able to identify each patient’s age-specific needs and provide care appropriately.
Job Specification
- Minimum Education Required
- A high school graduate or equivalent.
- Minimum Experience Required
- A minimum of 1 year experience with direct patient care preferred.
- Licensure/Certification Required
- Successful completion of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant Program preferred.
- Must be BLS certified required (or obtain within one month of hire).
Skills
- Must demonstrate commitment to service excellence and performance improvement.
- Must demonstrate interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients, families and other members of the health care team.
- Must possess the ability to utilize the hospital computer system.
- Must work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide direct patient care and report patient changes to the Registered Nurse.
Shift
- Rotation