Nurse Assistant- IMCU Telemetry

Powers-Health; Munster (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Life insurance

Disability income protection

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition assistance and career developm

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Reward and recognition programs

Job summary

Powers Health is hiring a Nurse Assistant for the IMCU Telemetry unit to work night shifts (7p-7:30a) at Community Hospital in Munster, IN. The role includes caring for patients with complex needs in a 32-bed unit, with a 0.9 FTE schedule and 72-hour pay period.

Responsibilities include assisting with ADLs, mobility, transfers and daily nutrition, while adhering to safety and infection control standards. Requires CPR and relevant CNA credentials, plus completion of competency assessments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• One year direct patient care experience with successful completion of competency exam, completion of one semester of clinicals in nursing program or completion of nursing assistant certification required.
• CPR certification required.
• Completes annual skill validations as well as safety and infection control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs various designated patient care activities necessary in caring for the personal needs, comfort and safety of the patient in accordance with Hospital Policy and Nursing Service Standards.
• Assists patients with ADLs, ambulation, mobility, positioning, turning and lifting while maintaining all Safety Patient Care Practices.
• Assists patients with transfers and discharges.
• Assists patients with nutritional needs i.e. passing and collecting food trays, feeding patients, providing fresh water every shift, assist with maintenance of special diets and between meal nourishment.

Skills

High school diploma

1 year patient care

CPR certification

Competency exam/clinicals

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Full-time , Night/Evening , 72 hr; 7p-7:30a, every other weekend & holiday

Hours/Pay Period: 72

FTE: 0.9

Nurse Assistant Job, 12 hour Night (7p-7:30a) Shifts, IMCU Telemetry

Powers Health is hiring a Nurse Assistant for IMCU Telemetry to work nights at Community Hospital in Munster, IN.

The Intermediate Care North Unit is a 32-bed multidisciplinary 24-hour unit located on the third floor of the hospital. Patients over the age of twelve may be admitted to this unit, but the average age is 65. The most common types of patients admitted to IMCU North include patients with: ESRD patients (CAPD or Hemodialysis) either primary or secondary diagnosis, cardiac dysrhythmia, unstable angina, CAD, PVD, COPD, management of diabetes, CHF, general surgical patients requiring cardiac monitoring postoperatively.

Nurse Assistant Roles and Responsibilities:

• Performs various designated patient care activities necessary in caring for the personal needs, comfort and safety of the patient in accordance with Hospital Policy and Nursing Service Standards.
• Assists patients with ADLs, ambulation, mobility, positioning, turning and lifting while maintaining all Safety Patient Care Practices.
• Assists patients with transfers and discharges.
• Assists patients with nutritional needs ie passing and collecting food trays, feeding patients, providing fresh water every shift, assist with maintenance of special diets and between meal nourishment.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• One year direct patient care experience with successful completion of competency exam, completion of one semester of clinicals in nursing program or completion of nursing assistant certification required.
• CPR certification required.
• Completes annual skill validations as well as safety and infection control procedures.

Your Extraordinary Career Starts Here

We invite you to join our team of professionals where your unique talents will be well utilized in a work environment that promotes your further growth and development. In return for your valuable service and contributions, PH offers a competitive wage and benefits package along with the necessary tools, resources and mentoring opportunities to support your career advancement goals.

Our comprehensive benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Wellness program, including free screenings
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Retirement savings plan
• Life insurance
• Disability income protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness center discount program
• Tuition assistance and career development
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Reward and recognition programs