Compassionate Nursing Assistant - Telemetry Care

Charleston Area Medical Center; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston Area Medical Center’s Memorial Hospital in Charleston, WV, seeks a Nursing Assistant for 5 West Medical Telemetry. You will perform direct patient care under a clinical nurse, assist with procedures, and help maintain a safe patient environment.

The role emphasizes patient assistance with activities of daily living, adherence to hospital policies, and collaboration with nursing staff. Day shifts are listed.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate competency in providing developmentally appropriate patient care and understanding patient needs.
• Must demonstrate positive customer service and cooperative relations with co-workers.
• Must comply with attendance policies and departmental scheduling practices.
• Engage in continuous quality improvement activities within the department and institution.
• Perform tasks in a cost-efficient manner and align with departmental policies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality care to patients as delegated by the Clinical Nurse and according to hospital policy and procedure.
• Assist with procedures as determined by hospital policy and procedure, and regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and safe patient and unit environment.
• Provide optimum assistance to the medical and nursing staff by assisting patient with activities of daily living and daily assignments.
• Assist in orientation of new Nursing Assistants.
• Provide courteous and prompt response to patient requests.
• May be required to cover the house.
• Assist with unit maintenance related to ordering and receiving supplies, medications, manuals, and equipment.

Education

High School Diploma or GED (Required) Substitution: Relevant experience may be substituted for the High School Diploma/GED requirement.

Job description

Charleston Area Medical Center’s Memorial Hospital in Charleston, WV, seeks a Nursing Assistant for 5 West Medical Telemetry. You will perform direct patient care under a clinical nurse, assist with procedures, and help maintain a safe patient environment.

The role emphasizes patient assistance with activities of daily living, adherence to hospital policies, and collaboration with nursing staff. Day shifts are listed.