Med Surg Basic Nursing Assistant

Box Butte General Hospital; Alliance (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Box Butte General Hospital in Alliance, NE is seeking a FT Med Surg Basic Nursing Assistant and Ward Clerk. Under supervision, you perform clerical support, greet customers, answer phones, and provide basic patient care to non-acutely ill patients. You assist the RN in Cardio-Pulmonary Rehab and maintain unit schedules.

You must be 18+, have a High School Diploma or GED, and obtain Basic Life Support within 3 months of hire. Background check and drug screening are required.

Qualifications

• The Nursing Assistant provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients.
• Greet customers, answer the telephone, and maintain professional communication.
• Background check and drug screening are required for employment.
• A 18 years or older age requirement is specified.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support related to departmental functions.
• Assist staff to ensure patient information is collected and available timely.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living under RN supervision.
• Maintain computer schedules and information programs.

Skills

Patient care

Customer service

Telephone etiquette

Unit clerk support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Med Surg Basic Nursing Assistant FEATURED

MED/SURG SWINGBED

FT , Day Shift

High School/GED

Med SurgBasic Nursing Assistant and Ward Clerk

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, it performs a variety of general and specialized clerical support tasks related to departmental functions. The Unit Clerk provides assistance to staff to ensure patient information is collected and available in a timely manner. Greets customers and answers the telephone in a professional manner. Provides direct or indirect patient care. Computer schedules and information programs are maintained and updated in a timely manner, as appropriate.

The Nursing Assistant provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (RN). Assists patients with activities of daily living when working in Patient Care Unit. Assists the RN in providing care to patients in the Cardio-Pulmonary Rehab department.

All aspects of the Nursing Assistant's performance supports service excellence and a healing environment. The Nursing Assistant identifies and comm unicates needed unit resources or equipment to be included in budgets. Due to changing organization needs, work hours may vary. A30-day notice is required when an employee resigns position.

Age Requirement

Required: Must be 18 years or older

EDUCATION
Required: High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Patient-Age Populations Served
Participates in care to patients throughout the lifespan.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

License/Certifications:

Conditional Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate for healthcare workers within 3 months of hire .

Maintains appropriate certifications

All offers of employment are subject to a background check and drug screening.