Nursing Assistant - Emergency Department - Day/Evening

WellSpan Health; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Part 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 Health's Emergency Department in Ephrata is seeking a part-time Nursing Assistant to support patient care and vital sign checks. Shifts include days and evenings, with every third weekend and some holidays as needed.

The role involves assisting with tests, documentation in the ECare system, and coordination with RNs and EMS. Requires a High School diploma or GED and BLS; CNA preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Less than 1 year as Nursing Assistant, EMT or nursing student required.

Responsibilities

• Provides general nursing care and personal assistance to patients.
• Assists in preparation and transportation of patients for tests and procedures.
• Monitors patient condition and reports changes to the RN.
• Documents vital signs and care notes in ECare; uses approved techniques for specimens where applicable.
• Sets up and maintains equipment and supplies; responds to call lights.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Empathy

Team communication

Basic life support knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ECare system

Job description

Job Description

Part Time (48 Hours Biweekly)

Two 12-Hour Shifts Per Week

Shift: Day/Evening 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Every third weekend and every other holiday

Emergency Department

WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital's emergency department will see on average 30,000 patients a year. The department consists of 29 beds including a 6 bed secure behavioral health area.

General Summary

Provides 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.

Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential 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.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum 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

For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org)

About Us

WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.

About The Team

WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital

One of eight premier hospitals in the WellSpan system, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital offers a full range of leading-edge inpatient, outpatient and emergent care services. The hospital is noted for its distinct ability to combine state-of-the-art medical technology with quality, compassionate care to meet the needs of the more than 550,000 residents of northern Lancaster County and the surrounding area. As a full-service, non-profit acute-care hospital, with a 141 licensed bed capacity, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital admits approximately 5,500 patients annually. Nearby WellSpan Ephrata Cancer Center supports the hospital as part of WellSpan’s regional network of five cancer centers. WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital was one of several WellSpan Health hospitals honored by U.S. News & World Report with the High Performing recognition for 2022-23.