Nursing Assistant: Pediatric & Med-Surg Care

Northcountryhomehealth Hospice; Lancaster (NH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

North Country Healthcare seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide quality care for medical/surgical and pediatric patients under a registered nurse's direction in Lancaster, NH. The role requires NH NA registration or board-approved program completion and CPR certification.

You will assist with admissions, transfers and routine patient care while learning and using healthcare software. Experience with pediatric and geriatric care is valued, as is familiarity with computer applications.

Qualifications

• Current NH Nursing Assistant registration or completion of a board-approved NA program.
• CPR certification required.
• Experience with pediatric, adult and geriatric patients preferred.
• Familiarity with computer applications and healthcare software.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Assist with admitting, discharging and transferring patients.
• Assist with lifting, turning, moving and positioning patients.
• Take vital signs and document patient information accurately.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and report to nurse.

Skills

CPR certification

Computer skills

Pediatric care

Geriatric care

Education

NH Nursing Assistant registration

Board-approved Nursing Assistant program

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

North Country Healthcare seeks a Nursing Assistant to provide quality care for medical/surgical and pediatric patients under a registered nurse's direction in Lancaster, NH. The role requires NH NA registration or board-approved program completion and CPR certification.

You will assist with admissions, transfers and routine patient care while learning and using healthcare software. Experience with pediatric and geriatric care is valued, as is familiarity with computer applications.