Patient Care Assistant - Non-Nursing Floats - Hopewell - FT - Nights

Capital Health; Pennington (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant to join their dedicated team. In this role, you will provide essential support to patients, assisting with daily living activities and monitoring vital signs. Your contributions will ensure that patients receive the highest quality of care in a nurturing environment. This position offers an opportunity to grow within a Magnet-Recognized health system that prioritizes both patient and staff well-being. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives and thrive in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Six months of Nursing Assistant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform supportive patient care duties including vital signs and patient hygiene.
• Document nursing care activities and report findings to the registered nurse.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG Testing

Vital Signs Monitoring

Education

High School diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant/Health Aid experience

Enrollment in LPN/RN nursing program

Job description

Work Shift:

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Position Overview:

• Performs supportive patient care duties including including ADLs, patient hygiene, vital signs, obtaining weights, emptying and documenting of intake and output, performing phlebotomy and glucometer testing, EKG's, positioning. lifting and the ambulation of patients.
• Performs transports as requested (of patients, medications, supplies and specimens).
• Performs and records nursing care activities, such as changes in a patient's condition and behavior consistent with established policies, procedures, and protocols, as delegated by the registered nurse responsible for the patient.
• Performs job tasks in accordance with hospital and department policy and procedure, including appropriate use of equipment, machines, appropriate use in wearing physical barriers and safety equipment.
• Stocks and maintains supplies as required by the designated unit.
• Documents observations and activities on appropriate records and documents; reports findings to the registered nurse.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: High School diploma or GED.
• Experience: Six months of Nursing Assistant/Health Aid experience or currently enrolled in LPN/RN nursing program preferred.
• Other Credentials: AHA Heartsaver AED. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period
• Knowledge and Skills: Proficient in English, verbal and written communication.
• Special Training: Successful completion of the Capital Health UAP Training program within 90 days of employment.
• Usual Work Day: 8 Hours

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequent physical demands include: Sitting , Standing , Walking , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities
• Occasional physical demands include: Keyboard use/repetitive motion
• Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear
• Lifting Floor to Waist 80 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 80 lbs.
• Sensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Very Accurate 20/40, Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
• Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Uneven Surfaces or Elevations , Extreme Noise Levels , Dust/Particulate Matter

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.

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