Nursing Assistant - Casual

Grand Lake Health System; Kentucky; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Lake Health System is seeking a Nursing Assistant on a casual basis to provide direct patient care during 12-hour shifts as needed across departments. You may float to Med/Surg, Psychiatric Services, Transitional Care Unit and the Emergency Department, assisting with admissions, transfers, and charting while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent; STNA preferred; flexibile to work other units.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work other nursing units or shifts.
• Must be capable of physically assisting patients, dealing with patient emergencies, and working as a clinical team member.
• STNA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of basic patient care activities in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the patient.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide quality patient care and achieve high patient satisfaction.
• Observe patients and report unusual conditions to an RN or licensed team member.
• Assist with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.
• Answer call lights promptly and respond appropriately.
• Straighten patients’ rooms, change linens, and perform routine cleaning tasks in the patient care area.
• Document patient care on the patient record.

Skills

Flexibility

Clinical teamwork

STNA preferred

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

State Testing Certificate Program

Clinical work in health-related program

Job description

Casual employment working 12 hour shifts as needed based on departmental needs.

May float to work areas as needed, including Med Surg, Psychiatric Services, Transitional Care Unit, and the Emergency Department.

Duties and Key Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of basic patient care activities in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the patient.
• Collaborate and interact positively with the interdisciplinary team to provide quality patient care and achieve a high level of patient satisfaction.
• Observe patients and report unusual conditions and/or reactions to an RN or an appropriate licensed team member.
• Assist with admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.
• Answer call lights promptly and respond appropriately.
• Straighten patients’ rooms, change linens, and perform routine cleaning tasks in the patient care area.
• Document appropriate graphic information and patient care on the patient record.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Flexibility to work other nursing units or shifts.
• Must be capable of physically assisting patients, dealing with patient emergencies, and working as a clinical team member.
• STNA preferred.

Education/Certifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have one of the following:
• Completion of State Testing Certificate Program.
• Successful completion of at least one quarter or semester of clinical work in a health-related program.

Experience

Grand Lake Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. GLHS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all of our locations. In addition, Grand Lake Health System is an At-Will Employment employer.

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