Nurse Technician

LifePoint Health; Lancaster (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health in the United States is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support nursing staff by performing basic patient care duties, assisting with daily living activities, and maintaining a safe, clean patient environment.

You will take vital signs, assist with hygiene and mobility, help with admissions and transfers, respond to call lights, and work as part of a team in a fast-paced care setting. CPR/BCLS certification is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months of experience in an acute or long-term care facility preferred.
• CPR/BCLS certification is required.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills are required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic patient care tasks including hygiene, grooming, and mobility support.
• Provide general nursing care such as patient positioning, lifting, turning, and use of assistive equipment.
• Assist with toileting using bedpans, urinals, commodes, or ambulation.
• Take and document vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, and blood pressure, as well as intake and output measurements.
• Assist in patient admission, transfer, and discharge, including handling personal belongings.
• Maintain a clean and comfortable patient environment.
• Respond promptly to patient call lights, telephone, and paging systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Teamwork

Education

CPR/BCLS certification

Six months healthcare experience

Job description

Nursing Assistant Position Summary

The Nursing Assistant provides essential support to nursing staff by performing basic patient care duties, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a safe and clean environment for patients.

Essential Functions

• Perform basic patient care tasks including hygiene, grooming, and mobility support.


• Provide general nursing care such as patient positioning, lifting, turning, and use of assistive equipment.


• Assist with toileting using bedpans, urinals, commodes, or ambulation.


• Take and document vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, and blood pressure, as well as intake and output measurements.


• Assist in patient admission, transfer, and discharge, including handling personal belongings.


• Maintain a clean and comfortable patient environment.


• Respond promptly to patient call lights, telephone, and paging systems.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Effective communication and teamwork skills required.

Ability to prioritize patient needs in a fast-paced care setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Experience: Minimum six months of experience in an acute or long-term care facility preferred.

Certifications: CPR/BCLS certification required.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.