Nursing Assistant - Medical Observation - Full Time Days (62964)

Fairfield Medical Center; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Fairfield Medical Center in Lancaster, OH seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide personal care, monitor vital signs, and assist with pre- and post-operative care on the Medical Observation unit.

The role involves helping patients with daily activities, documenting intake and output, and maintaining supplies while upholding HIPAA and confidentiality. HS diploma or GED preferred; STNA and CPR within six months recommended; nursing assistant experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent preferred. STNA preferred.
• CPR/When Seconds Count/HOPE within the first six months of employment.
• Nursing assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care that includes bathing, feeding, skin and mouth care and changing bed lines.
• Collects, documents, and reports vital signs such as: temperature, blood pressure, pulse, height and weight.
• Empties patient drainage containers and maintains accurate intake and output records.
• Assists with pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care which includes, positioning, lifting and turning.
• Reports changes observed in condition or behavior of patient.
• Assists with treatment procedures.
• Assists in maintaining supplies and reports malfunctioning equipment.
• Remains compliant with HIPAA, maintains professionalism and ensures confidentiality of patient information.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

STNA preferred

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Medical Observation - FMC Main Campus - Lancaster, OH 43130
• Position Type: Full Time .90
• Travel Percentage: No Driving Required
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: Clinical Support
• Bonus: $5,000

For more than a century, Fairfield Medical Center has been a regional healthcare provider who delivers exceptional care to our patients by creating exceptional experiences for our employees.

The driver behind our culture is that we all believe in the value of it, and we hire people into the organization who are also committed to making a difference. Our employees truly go the extra mile to serve our patients and each other.

When you join us, you become part of our team; it is our goal to not only be the best place you will ever work, but the only place you will want to work. Join our team. Make a difference.

Job Description

• Provides personal care that includes bathing, feeding, skin and mouth care and changing bed lines.
• Collects, documents, and reports vital signs such as: temperature, blood pressure, pulse, height and weight.
• Empties patient drainage containers and maintains accurate intake and output records.
• Assists with pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care which includes, positioning, lifting and turning.
• Reports changes observed in condition or behavior of patient.
• Assists with treatment procedures.
• Assists in maintaining supplies and reports malfunctioning equipment.
• Remains compliant with HIPAA, maintains professionalism and ensures confidentiality of patient information.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent preferred. STNA preferred.
• CPR/When Seconds Count/HOPE within the first six months of employment.
• Nursing assistant experience preferred.

Must be able to physically exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work. Position may require frequent patient handling activity.