ER Patient Care Assistant

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital; Uniontown (Fayette County); Presencial; USD 27.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to assist in the Emergency Department under RN supervision. The role involves direct patient care, basic hygiene, vital signs, and documenting activities to ensure safe, efficient care.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and Pennsylvania Nursing Assistant Certification, with about six months of direct patient care experience. Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds is possible in this fast-paced environment.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months of direct patient care experience required.
• Pennsylvania Nursing Assistant Certification required.

Responsabilidades

• Provides and assists with patient care including basic hygiene, comfort, support and safety measures, nutrition and elimination needs, simple treatments and procedures, vital signs, weights, glucose monitoring and mobility using proper tools and body mechanics for the ages served.
• Registers patients accurately in the registration area.
• Communicates patient information accurately and informs nurse when needed.
• Performs EKGs.
• Responds to call lights and conducts rounds to address patient and family needs.
• Documents assigned tasks per policy and age-appropriate procedures.
• Cleans patient equipment and reports defects for repair.
• Transports patients and handles courier duties for the department.
• Responds effectively in emergencies (Code 68, 99, 44).
• Restocks supplies and maintains unit logs for patient care items.
• Monitors temperature logs per unit checklist.
• Maintains a neat nursing unit, hallways and utility rooms.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Teamwork

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Pennsylvania Nursing Assistant Certification

Descripción del empleo

UNTWN Uniontown Hospital is seeking a Nursing Assistant to assist in the Emergency Department under RN supervision. The role involves direct patient care, basic hygiene, vital signs, and documenting activities to ensure safe, efficient care.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and Pennsylvania Nursing Assistant Certification, with about six months of direct patient care experience. Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds is possible in this fast-paced environment.