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Nurse Assistant - Cardiology (Full-Time, 7A-7P, Days)

Washington Regional Medical System

#CPR #Vital Signs #Healthcare #Patient Safety #Nursing Services #Electronic Medical Records #Acute Care #Cardiology

Quick overview

The Nurse Assistant provides basic patient care, including hygiene, vital signs monitoring, and mobility assistance under the supervision of a licensed nurse. They also handle clerical duties and the transport of medications and blood products.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and obtain CPR certification within 90 days of hire. Previous experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

high schoolPatient CareData EntryElectronic Medical RecordsVital Signs MonitoringClerical SupportPatient MobilityBasic Hygiene CareMedical Transport

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location

Washington Regional Med. Ctr. -
Fayetteville,
AR 72703Position
Type:
Full
TimeEducation
Level:
High
School
Diploma or
GEDJob
Shift:
DaysJob
Category: Nursing ServicesOrganization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,400+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

Position Summary

The role of the Nurse Assistant reports to the Unit Manager and Director of Nursing. This position, under close supervision of a licensed nurse, is responsible for assisting the nursing staff in caring for patients. This position assists in achieving patient quality of care, national patient safety, regulatory agency, and budgetary goals. Essential Position Responsibilities Assist with basic hygiene needs Obtain vital signs and document into the electronic medical records system Assist with ambulation, patient mobility, and transport Assist patient with meals, as needed Transport medications and blood products, including sealed medication trays for crash cart exchange, as needed Assist with clerical support duties including, data entry, order entry, and maintaining departmental supplies Qualifications Education: High school diploma or GED Licensure and Certifications: CPR required within 90 days.

Experience

Previous experience in an acute care setting, preferred.
Work
Environment: This position will spend 90% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position spends 10% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position has exposure to body fluids, radiation and communicable disease This position serves a culturally and linguistically diverse patient population. Qualifications