Nursing Assistant Certified Medical Surgical - Night/Day

Mount Nittany Health; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Nittany Health in Centre County, PA seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide compassionate patient care under the Unit Director/Manager. The role supports and communicates with patients and staff, ensuring safety and quality of care in a fast-paced environment.

You will work under supervision of a professional nurse, participate in ongoing competency development, and uphold professional standards while promoting teamwork and patient comfort.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or GED.
• Completion of a patient care training course is preferred.
• Updates knowledge and skills on an ongoing basis including job related competencies.
• Effectively functions as a team member and as a liaison between patient and staff.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall practice under the Unit Director/Manager. In absence, reports to Nursing Supervisor, Charge Nurse or Nursing House Supervisor.
• Performs assigned duties under direct supervision of a professional nurse.
• Keeps professional communication with patients and staff at all times.
• Maintains patient safety and supports harmonious communication.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Professionalism

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma

Patient care training course

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible to the Unit Director/Manager/designee for overall practice. In his/her absence is responsible to the Nursing Supervisor, Charge Nurse or Nursing House Supervisor of the shift. Works under the direct supervision of a professional nurse and is responsible to her/him for the care/duties assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:

1. High School graduate or GED.
2. Completion of a patient care training course is preferred.

Experience:

1. Previous experience in a position with patient care activity is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

1. Updates knowledge and skills on an ongoing basis including, but not limited to successful completion and maintenance of job related competencies.
2. Effectively functions as a team member and as a liaison between patient and staff.
3. Supports and encourages harmonious communication skills.
4. Uses verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills.
5. Demonstrates high level of mental and emotional tolerance, uses tact, sensitivity and sound judgments.
6. Communicates in highly professional manner at all times.

License/Certification/Registration:

1. Nursing Assistant Certification preferred.
2. If Nursing Assistant Certified must be certified by the state of Pennsylvania.
3. Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.
4. Within three months from the hire/transfer date, completes Crisis Prevention Institute’s Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI NCI) training and renews every 2 years thereafter.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives direct supervision from the Unit Director/Manager, Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or Nursing House Supervisor. Performs under immediate supervision work assignments which are given at frequent intervals and checked regularly.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

None