Nursing Assistant Emergency Department

WellSpan Health; York (York County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

DailyPay

Expanded Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

WellSpan York Hospital’s Emergency Department (ED) seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide direct patient care, monitor vitals, and aid in procedures in a 54-bed ED within a Level 1 Trauma Center. The role requires assisting with daily activities, maintaining supplies, and coordinating with RNs and EMS for timely care.

Qualified candidates include those with a High School diploma or GED and BLS, with less than a year of nursing-related experience; CNA preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Less than 1 year as a Nursing Assistant, EMT or Nursing Student. Required
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
• Certified Nurse Aide Upon Hire Preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides general nursing care and personal care assistance to patients.
• Assists in preparation and transportation of patients for tests or procedures.
• Monitors patient condition and reports changes to the RN.
• Documents in ECare pain scale, I&O, vitals, and lab results following protocol.
• Sets up and removes equipment; ensures proper functioning and storage.
• Performs EKGs and Point-of-Care testing as directed; reports results to RN.
• Runs errands as needed; responds to call lights.
• Keeps patient rooms and nursing areas stocked with supplies at required levels.
• Maintains par levels of supplies in the ED.
• Applies splints and immobilization devices; assists with mobility aids.
• Maintains visible presence in ED between tasks; supports team.
• Establishes rapport with EMS; supports initial patient contact and transfer of care.
• Demonstrates compassionate care spanning spiritual, physical, emotional and cultural needs.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

EKG

Point-of-Care testing

Phlebotomy

Job description

Job Description

FULL TIME AND PART TIME AVAILABILITY FULL TIME PREFERRED

7AM-7PM

3AM-3PM

11AM-11PM

3PM-3AM

EVERY 3RD WEEKEND AND ROTATING HOLIDAY REQUIREMENT

Job DescriptionFULL TIME AND PART TIME AVAILABILITY FULL TIME PREFERRED7AM-7PM3AM-3PM11AM-11PM3PM-3AMEVERY 3RD WEEKEND AND ROTATING HOLIDAY REQUIREMENTEmergency Department (ED)is a 54- bed department within York Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center and Chest Pain Accredited Center of Excellence. In addition to the 54 treatment spaces, we have a 3-bed trauma bay and secure unit for behavioral health patients.General SummaryProvides clinical support services to patient care staff by performing a variety of duties related to patient care. Takes patient vital signs, assists patients with activities of daily living (e.g., bathing, feeding, toileting, etc.), inventories and replenishes supplies and equipment, and performs special assigned and or delegated duties such as performing EKGs, Point-of-Care testing, phlebotomy and splinting.

ResponsibilitiesDuties and ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions

• Provides general nursing care and personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, eating, changing bed linens, toileting and positioning.
• Assists in the preparation and transportation of patients for tests, procedures, etc.
• Monitors patient condition levels; reports changes to the Registered Nurse.
• Documentation in ECare pain scale, input and output, removing foley catheters, vital signs and reports abnormal values to the RN. Collects specimens such as blood, urine or sputum using approved techniques and procedures. Obtains and documents temperature, blood pressure, weight, respiration, pulse and pulse oxygen. Monitors patient condition levels; reports changes to the appropriate individuals.
• Sets up and removes equipment and supplies; ensures equipment is functioning properly and stored appropriately.
• Performs EKGs and/or Point-of-Care testing which may include blood glucose, hemocult and specific gravity testing. Reports glucose to RN.
• Runs special errands as required. Responds to call lights.
• Ensures patient rooms, nursing areas, supply carts, etc. are stocked with appropriate items at required levels.
• Maintains par levels of supplies in the Emergency Department..
• Applies splints and immobilization devices and outfits patients with crutches.
• Maintains a visible presence in the Emergency Department between tasks.
• Establishes a rapport with EMS providers, assists RN and EMS with initial patient contact and care upon arrival to ED bed and directs EMTs and Paramedics to RN for transfer of care reporting.
• Caring is demonstrated through spiritual, physical, emotional, psychosocial and cultural responsiveness, and is integrated into the plan of care.

Common Expectations

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONSMinimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience

• Less than 1 year As a Nursing Assistant, EMT or a Nursing Student. Required

Licenses

• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
• Certified Nurse Aide Upon Hire Preferred

Benefits Offered

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

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About The Team WellSpan York Hospital

Built on a solid 140-year legacy of providing high-quality, high-volume, community-based care, WellSpan York Hospital, the largest of WellSpan’s eight hospitals, is a 596-bed acute care community teaching hospital that employs nearly 5,000 people, making WellSpan the largest employer in York County. Driven by a mission to provide exceptional care to all, WellSpan York Hospital serves a diverse population of more than 520,000 residents from the greater York County area. WellSpan York Hospital was one of several WellSpan Health hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23. The hospital offers services and programs that feature highly skilled clinical staff, life-saving technology and state-of-the-art facilities to address some of the most complex medical, surgical and behavioral health conditions. WellSpan York Hospital’s Regional Resource/Level 1 Trauma Center has been accredited by the Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation and is the only accredited trauma center in York, Adams and Franklin counties. It is a nationally recognized teaching hospital with nine residency programs, six allied health schools and other training programs. More than 700 physicians and other professionals are members of WellSpan York Hospital’s medical and dental staff. WellSpan York Hospital in embarking on a significant five-year project. The centerpiece will be a new, eight-story surgical and critical care tower, which will dramatically expand the hospital’s intensive care unit as well as develop new state of-the-art surgical suites, making it one of the top 10 largest hospitals in Pennsylvania with approximately 600 beds.