Nursing Assistant

Samaritan Health; Centre (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide compassionate patient care at Samaritan Medical Center. The role supports ADLs, vital signs, and collaborative care under a nurse’s supervision.

The position requires documentation skills, BLS certification within 3 months of hire, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with interruptions. Night shift coverage is available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience or graduated from a Nursing Assistant program preferred.
• Must be able to write legibly and document accurately.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 3 months of hire.
• One year or more experience as a Nurse Assistant preferable.
• Ability to document on medical records and patient care forms.
• Ability to work under stress and complete duties with interruptions.
• Must be able to communicate information to supervisor and co-workers.
• Must be familiar with equipment used to move patients and take vital signs.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate patient care to a diverse age group.
• Assist with activities of daily living and delegated treatments.
• Support patient comfort and ambulation.
• Document care given in medical records and forms.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and family to achieve outcomes.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

BLS certified

Vital signs

Teamwork

Stress management

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EMR/documentation

Job description

Location: Samaritan Medical Center

Department: 01.6013 SMC 5 PRATT

Pay Range: 17.97 - 22.92

Care for our community, and your career.

• The Nursing Assistant provides compassionate patient care to a diverse age group of patients with a variety of medical and/or surgical conditions. This individual provides direct patient care and works collaboratively with other patient care team members including the patient and family, to achieve optimal patient outcomes. All care is provided under the direction and supervision of a registered or licensed nurse. The Nursing Assistant assists with activities of daily living and delegated patient care treatments and procedures. Is responsible to assist with ambulation of patients, turning patients and promoting comfort.

• Previous experience or graduated from a Nursing Assistant program preferred.

• Ability to document on medical records and patient care forms and understand printed health related material.

• One year or more experience as a Nurse Assistant preferable.

• Computer experience preferred. Works effectively with others, possess tact, discretion and diplomacy.

• Ability to work under stress and complete duties sometimes with numerous interruptions.

• Must be able to write legibly and be able to document, accurately, type of care given.

• Must be able to communicate information to supervisor and co-workers.

• Must be familiar with equipment used to move patients, take vital signs and document.

• Ability to understand printed health related material.

• BLS certification required or obtained within 3 months of hire

• High school level of knowledge

Samaritan is an affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Work Shift: FLSA7DAY- 12 Hours Night Shift (United States of America)

Position Hours: 72

Samaritan is an affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.