NURSE ASSISTANT

Salina Regional Health Center, Inc.; Kansas; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Kansas is seeking a Specialty Technician to assist nurses in delivering quality patient care. The role involves taking vital signs, transporting patients, and ensuring supplies are restocked. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and preferably some experience as a nurse assistant. Basic Life Support certification is required within the first 90 days of employment, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance in the healthcare field.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years nurse assistant experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses in providing quality patient care.
• Take vital signs and transport patients.
• Perform cleaning and restock supplies.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Education

High school graduate or GED

Certified Nurse Assistant Training Course

Job description

Under the direction and supervision of the professional nurse in charge of the department, the specialty technician assists the nurses in providing quality patient care and informs the nurse about any significant changes. This includes taking vital signs, transporting patients, and helping the professional nurse with interventions. The specialty technician also interacts with other departments, performs cleaning, and restocks supplies, all under the direction of the professional nurse.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

High school graduate or GED preferred

Successful completion of a certified nurse assistant training course, or completion of Fundamentals of Nursing course.

1-2 years nurse assistant experience preferred

Required Registration/License/Certification

Basic Life Support certification from either American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Health Care Provider, or Basic Life Support (American Heart Association-Health Care Provider), or successful completion within the first 90 days of employment.

Schedule-Shift-Hours PRN - As Needed - Varied Shifts - PRN Varied Shifts