Certified Nurse Aide Non Union - LTACH

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Hazard (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support patient care across nursing areas and to safely transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher. The role includes observer duties for patients requiring constant supervision and performing receptionist/clerical tasks to keep the unit efficient.

The position requires a Kentucky Certified Nurse Aide and a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred hospital experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• Certified Nurse Aide in Kentucky preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient care across nursing areas.
• Safely transport patients via wheelchair or stretcher.
• Provide observer services for patients requiring constant observation.
• Perform receptionist and clerical duties to support unit operations.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Interpersonal skills

Basic medical terminology

Basic computer knowledge

Patient handling

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

The Nursing Assistant assists in patient care throughout nursing areas, and is responsible for the safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher, dispatch services and appropriate documentation of services. Provides the services of an Observer for any patient on a patient care unit who has been assessed to require constant observation in order to maximize his/her safety. Performs general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.

The Nursing Assistant assists in patient care throughout nursing areas, and is responsible for the safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher, dispatch services and appropriate documentation of services. Provides the services of an Observer for any patient on a patient care unit who has been assessed to require constant observation in order to maximize his/her safety. Performs general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Minimum Work Experience

• Previous hospital experience preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Nurse Aide in Kentucky

Required Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately
• Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred
• Basic computer knowledge is preferred
• Ability to move or lift patients and equipment
• Ability to work independently within general guidelines
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and written