Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg

Prime Healthcare; Jethro (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

East Liverpool City Hospital is seeking a Nurse Assistant to support the Med Surg/Telemetry team in a high-volume community hospital setting. The role involves helping patients with daily living activities and basic nursing tasks under the supervision of an RN.

Responsibilities include maintaining a safe environment, assisting with patient comfort, and collaborating with clinical staff to ensure quality care for non-critical patients in a 24/7 operation. Nights shift available, Full Time.

Qualifications

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred.
• BLS (AHA) certification within 30 days of hire and maintain.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living.
• Provide basic nursing care to non-critical patients.
• Maintain a safe environment under RN supervision.

Skills

Medical terminology

Patient care basics

BLS knowledge

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant certification

BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire

Job description

Overview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community! East Liverpool City Hospital, a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

East Liverpool City Hospital is an award-winning community hospital proudly serving residents of the tristate region since 1905. With 152 licensed beds and more than 500 employees, the hospital averages 31,000 Emergency Department visits annually. East Liverpool's medical staff is comprised of more than 160 physicians with an additional 21 resident physicians completing their training in Family Medicine and Internal Medicine. The hospital provides 24/7 emergency services, general surgery, medical stabilization for substance abuse, behavioral health for adults over the age of 55, and remains the ONLY cardiac rehabilitation program in Columbiana County. For more information, visit www.elch.org.

Responsibilities

The Nurse Assistant in the Med Surg/Telemetry Department is an unlicensed non-certified assistive person who assists with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-critical patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

• 1. Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, preferred.
• 2. Current BLS (AHA) within 30 days of hire and maintain current.
• 3. Possesses knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• 4. Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred

Facility Specific Requirements (facility may require items listed below):

• 1. Current Behavioral Violence Prevention (BVP) certificate within 6 months of hire and maintain current.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf