Nurse Technician

Lifepoint Health®; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide essential patient support in our hospital and long-term care settings across the network. You will assist with daily living activities, basic nursing tasks, and maintain a safe, clean environment.

The role requires CPR/BCLS certification and at least six months of experience in acute or long-term care; strong communication and teamwork are essential for coordinating with nursing staff and responding to calls promptly.

Qualifications

• CPR/BCLS certification required.
• Minimum six months of experience in an acute or long-term care facility preferred.
• Ability to prioritize patient needs in a fast-paced care setting.

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

Prioritization

Communication

Teamwork

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

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

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.