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Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for assisting nursing staff in direct and non-direct patient care functions at the direction of the professional nursing staff.

Job Functions

• Assists nursing staff in direct and non-direct patient care functions.
• Obtains and articulates pertinent data in an objective manner.
• Communicates pertinent patient information to the RN or LPN to assure continuum of care.
• Documents the various aspects of care on appropriate forms according to RMC policies and procedures.
• Performs Patient Safety Attendant functions as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Nursing Assistants under the age of 18 are not permitted to operate patient lifts.

Minimum Education/Work Experience

• Possession of a nursing assistant certificate
  • OR
• One year of experience as a nursing assistant (six months of which must have been in one facility)
  • OR
• Enrollment in a school of professional nursing
  • OR
• An approved equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
• Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above
• Knowledge of basic computer functions
• Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situation and diverse patient populations
• Ability to work autonomously and as a team
• Capable of making independent decisions with the use of good critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to work and multi-task in a high stress and fast paced environment

License/Certifications

• BLS Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Nursing Assistant experience