NURSING ASSISTANT - ICU

Independence Health System; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System is seeking a Nursing Assistant to support direct patient care on day and night rotations (shifts 6a–6:30p and 6p–6:30a). You will assist with safe patient handling, oxygen transitions, and unit operations, using excellent customer service skills. CPR and crisis management training are required; EKG training within 6 months of hire.

Entry requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred CNA training. Prior acute care experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; CNA training preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• EKG training within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist in safe patient care as directed.
• Maintain safe and efficient unit operations.
• Responsible for transporting medications and supplies.
• Handle sharps safely and follow crisis procedures.

Skills

Patient care

Safety

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Nursing Assistant Training (preferred)

Job description

Day/Night Rotation, Shifts: 6a-630p, 6p-630a

Job Summary

Assists in the safe care of the patient as directed. Assists in maintaining safe and efficient unit operations. Utilizes excellent customerservice skills. Permitted to change patients from portable O2 to wall O2.

Education

• Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Preferred: Current enrollment or completion of a Nursing Assistant Training Program.

Registration/Certification/Licensure

• Healthcare Provider CPR and Act 33/73 clearances

Experience

• Minimum: None.
• Preferred: Previous experience working as a nursing assistant in an acute care facility.

Other Requirements

• Comprehensive Crisis Management per policy.
• Completion of EKG training within 6 months of hire/transfer.
• Responsible to safely access,transport, and handle single dose medications to include prescription and non-prescription medications.
• Responsible to safely access,transport, and handle sharps, such as needles, suture kits, lancets, syringes, etc.

Status

Non-Exempt