NURSING ASSISTANT FLOAT

Samaritan Health Services; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Medical Center in Portland, ME, is hiring Nursing Assistants. The role supports patient care, documents on medical records and care forms, and works with the nursing team on a 12-hour day shift.

Applicants should have high school level knowledge, be BLS certified or have it within 3 months, and have experience or training as a Nursing Assistant. Computer experience is preferred, and the ability to handle stress and interruptions is important.

Qualifications

• High school level knowledge.
• BLS certification required or obtained within 3 months of hire.
• Previous experience or graduation from a Nursing Assistant program preferred.
• Ability to document in medical records and patient care forms.
• Computer experience preferred.
• Ability to work under stress and manage interruptions.
• Must be able to write legibly and document care accurately.
• Must communicate information to supervisor and co-workers.
• Familiar with equipment used to move patients, take vital signs and document.
• Must understand printed health-related material.

Responsibilities

• Document on medical records and patient care forms.
• Move patients and take vital signs with appropriate equipment.
• Communicate with supervisor and co-workers.
• Provide patient care and document type of care given.
• Work under stress and handle interruptions.

Education

Nursing Assistant program

BLS certification

Computer experience

Job description

Location:

Samaritan Medical Center

Department:

01.8992 SMC NURSING FLOAT PERSO

Pay Range:

$17.97 - $27.86

Care for our community, and your career.

• 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 Day Shift (United States of America)

Position Hours:

48

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