Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified)

Tidelands Health; Murrells Inlet, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health as a Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified) in our acute hospital setting. This role supports patient care under RN supervision and involves transporting patients and assisting with delegated nursing tasks.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma with state-approved NA training and at least two years in healthcare, plus BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with state-approved Nursing Assistant training.
• Two (2) years of healthcare experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists with basic patient care including nutrition, elimination, comfort, mobility and safety.
• Transports and transfers patients using appropriate equipment with safety precautions.
• Assists nursing staff with lifting and ambulating patients per guidelines.
• Maintains environment and equipment; delivers equipment to Central Service and Maintenance.
• Communicates and documents information accurately with the health care team.
• Supports quality improvement activities and participates in unit meetings.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

EMR software

Self-starter

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Nursing Assistant training (state approved)

Job description

Employee Type

Regular Work Shift: Night - 12 hour shift (United States of America)

Position

Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health! Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified)

Overview

Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day.

A Brief Overview

The Nursing Assistant (non-certified) is responsible for learning to perform basic care of patients under the general supervision of an RN in the acute hospital setting. The NA is also responsible for transporting and transferring patients within the medical complex in a safe and efficient manner. The NA will also assist with data collection to facilitate the delivery of delegated nursing care.

What you will do

• Assists with basic care for patients in the areas of nutrition, elimination, comfort, mobility and safety.
• Transports and transfers patients within the medical complex using appropriate equipment and utilizing safety precautions as indicated by the patient's health status.
• Assists nursing staff in lifting and ambulating patients using appropriate practice guidelines.
• Maintains environment and equipment and will locate and deliver appropriate equipment to Central Service and Maintenance departments.
• Works collaboratively with the health care team members to effectively communicate and document accurate information.
• Demonstrates dependability, organizational skills and effective use of time by setting priorities to complete delegated work within established time frames in accordance with unit guidelines.
• Demonstrates role accountability by adhering to Tidelands Health mission statement, policies and confidentiality standards.
• Participates in quality improvement activities to continuously improve patient care and unit operations.
• Participates in unit staff meetings.

Education Qualifications

High School Diploma graduate or equivalent required with the completion of state approved course of study for Nursing Assistant training and/or documented completion of military equivalent, and/or successful completion of fundamentals semester of nursing school.

Required Experience Qualifications

• Two (2) years previous healthcare experience

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Requires the use of computers, EMR software
• Self-starter with the ability to multi-task
• Works with patients, families, physicians, and other health care providers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Licenses and Certifications

Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association is required within 30 days of hire. Recertification every two years is Required.

Physical Demand

Medium Physical Demand

Job Description Intent

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

EEO Statement

Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.

About Tidelands Health

At Tidelands Health, we are united by a single, shared mission: We help people live better lives through better health. It’s a commitment embodied in the extraordinary care we provide our patients and the award-winning workplace that welcomes our team every day. A proud not-for-profit organization, we are the largest health care provider in our beautiful coastal region of South Carolina. Enjoy year-round access to the Myrtle Beach area’s warm, sunny climate and outstanding quality of life as you fulfill your professional dreams.

Here, you’ll find a workplace culture built around a spirit of inclusion, teamwork, mutual respect and recognition for a job well done. Discover what it’s like to work for an organization that values who you are as much as we appreciate what you do.