Entry-Level ER Assistant — Fast-Paced Emergency Care

Texas Health and Human Services Commission; Kawaihau (HI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital in Kaua'i County is seeking an Emergency Room Assistant at an entry level to assist with urgent patient care in the Emergency Services/Acute/Swing Bed areas. The role involves paraprofessional nursing tasks under supervision, handling vital signs, and assisting in care delivery for acute patients.

The position may require evening, weekend, and holiday shifts and reports to the V (Unit Nurse Manager) or designee.

Qualifications

• EDUCATION: High school diploma or the equivalent is preferred.
• EXPERIENCE: Two years in a setting with observation and reporting of symptoms; care/treatment for acute patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide paraprofessional nursing care to emergency room patients.
• Assist in delivering care on an outpatient basis and follow care plans.
• Work shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Support RPN/Unit Nurse Manager with patient safety and communication.

Skills

BLS Certification

Vital signs

Emergency patient care

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital in Kaua'i County is seeking an Emergency Room Assistant at an entry level to assist with urgent patient care in the Emergency Services/Acute/Swing Bed areas. The role involves paraprofessional nursing tasks under supervision, handling vital signs, and assisting in care delivery for acute patients.

The position may require evening, weekend, and holiday shifts and reports to the V (Unit Nurse Manager) or designee.