Nursing Assistant - Medical / Oncology

Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center in Findlay, Ohio is seeking a nursing support professional to assist licensed staff and contribute to indirect patient care. You will help with room preparation, supply restocking, and maintaining patient safety on your assigned unit.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to policies, and service excellence while supporting age-appropriate patient care and communication with the care team.

Qualifications

• BLS certification current or obtainable within 6 months of hire.
• Experience in healthcare setting, direct or non-direct patient care.
• Student enrolled in a healthcare major or STNA certification.
• Strong collaboration and organizational skills.
• Strong technology, typing, and computer skills.
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on the unit/department and report changes in patient condition.
• Assist with patient care and room preparation as directed by nursing staff to address patient needs and safety.
• Order and restock patient care supplies to meet daily needs.
• Adhere to organizational policies to ensure quality care and compliance.
• Maintain department competencies for patient care.
• Demonstrate Service Excellence aligned with the organization’s mission and values.

Skills

BLS Certification

Healthcare Experience

STNA/Healthcare student

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tech/Typing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

The primary purpose of this position is to support the licensed staff by giving indirect patient care and performing nursing functions.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Duty 1: Demonstrate knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on assigned unit/department to facilitate the identification and reporting of changes in patient condition or behavior.
• Duty 2: Assist with patient care and room preparation as directed by nursing staff or designee to address patient needs and safety.
• Duty 3: Orders and restocks patient care supplies as needed to provide adequate stock to meet daily patient care needs.
• Duty 4: Complies with organizational policies, procedures, and practices to ensure quality job performance and hospital compliance.
• Duty 5: Maintains all department and unit specific competencies for the provision of patient care.
• Duty 6: Displays Service Excellence as evidenced by practicing the mission, vision, and values of the organization to promote patient satisfaction

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school graduate or equivalentCurrent BLS certification or obtain within 6 months of hireExperience in at least one of the following:Healthcare setting, direct patient careHealthcare setting, non-direct patient careCertified STNAStudent enrolled in a healthcare majorStrong collaboration and organizational skillsStrong technology, typing, and computer skillsPositive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required. Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan. Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area's policies and procedures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Medical terminology / medical training experience

PHYSICAL DEMAND

This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent activities in walking, sitting, lifting, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting and standing. The associate will be required to lift 50 pounds or more. This position requires individuals to lift work above the shoulder. The associate must have corrected vision and hearing in the normal range. Individual must have excellent verbal communication skills to perform daily tasks. This position is classified "at risk" for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.)