Nursing Attendant - Telemetry/Observation - Night

WellSpan Health; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

WellSpan Health in Chambersburg, PA, is seeking a Nursing Attendant for the Telemetry/Observation Unit (Tele/Obs), a 30-bed unit providing care to cardiac, medical, and surgical patients. This is a part-time position (0.6 FTE, 72 hours biweekly) with every third weekend and day shifts.

You will perform delegated patient care tasks as part of the patient care team, communicate with the primary nurse, maintain a safe environment, and assist with equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills.
• Previous Nursing Attendant or nurse aide experience, or enrollment in a nursing program.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate pertinent information to the primary nurse.
• Maintain a neat, clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Attend in-services and staff meetings for the area.
• Assist and perform duties independently as trained and directed.
• Observe changes in patient condition and report promptly to the nurse.
• Assist with patient transport and basic care tasks.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of nursing program

Job description

Chambersburg, PA, United States

Job Info

• Job Identification 227566
• Job Category Nursing
• Posting Date 07/30/2026, 05:11 PM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Job Shift Shift1 - Day
• Locations 112 N 7th St, Chambersburg, PA, 17201, US
• Assignment Category Not Applicable
• FTE 0.6

Job Description

NA - Telemetry/Observation Unit (Tele/Obs)

• 30-bed unit specializing in cardiac, medical, and surgical patients
• Basic Rhythm course, ACLS certification, and NIHSS course provided.
• Part time (72 hours biweekly)
• Every third weekend

The nursing attendant functions as an integral part of the patient care team by performing selected patient care treatments and tasks as delegated by licensed nurse. Is accountable for own action in performing duties as assigned and for which he/she is trained. Included is recognition and understanding of the physical, cognitive and psychosocial changes unique to the age/population group served on the unit.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Job Class Specifics

• Demonstrates ability to communicate pertinent information to the primary nurse.
• Seeks guidance and direction, as necessary, for performance of duties and completion of assignment.
• Assists and maintains a neat, clean and safe environment for patients and other nursing staff.
• Attends 50% of in-services and staff meetings for area.
• Familiar with duties and performs them independently, accurately, efficiently, promptly, recognizing their importance and relationship to patient care for all age/population groups.
• Receives instructions and follows directions accurately and in a cooperative manner.
• Observes changes in patient condition & promptly reports to primary nurse.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics to prevent injury to self and others. Safely positions, transfers, and transports patients.
• Assists in maintaining equipment assigned to patient care and reports malfunctioning of equipment to appropriate personnel.
• Assists in orientation of new personnel to the unit by being friendly and encouraging and serving as a preceptor or "buddy".
• Recognizes and responds to priorities in the patient care process. Readily adapts to changes in workload and responds efficiently.
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
• Anticipates units' needs, and promptly answers/responds to patient call lights, pages and safety checks.
• Assists in post mortem care and transports the body to Morgue on occasion.
• Performs external cardiac compressions to patients during Code Blue activities if required.
• Transports medications within the hospital as requested and needed according to Hospital policy.

Qualifications

Education: Formal Education and Training - High school graduate or the equivalent preferred or a graduate of a nursing educational program.

Experience: Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required. Previous experience as a Nursing Attendant, Nurse Aide, or the completion of a nurse aide training program or enrolled in a nursing educational program required.

Certifications/Licensure: Basic Life Support (BLS)