Telemetry & Observation Nurse Attendant – Night Shift

WellSpan Health; Chambersburg (Franklin County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

WellSpan Health in Chambersburg, PA, seeks a Nursing Attendant for the Telemetry/Observation Unit (Tele/Obs). The 30-bed unit cares for cardiac, medical, and surgical patients, with full-time night shifts and a 72-hour biweekly schedule.

The attendant supports the licensed nurse, performs delegated patient-care tasks, and helps maintain a safe environment. BLS and nursing aide training or enrollment are required.

Qualifications

• Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills.
• Previous Nursing Attendant, Nurse Aide, or enrollment in nursing program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Communicates pertinent information to the primary nurse.
• Maintains a neat, clean, and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Assists in patient care tasks as delegated by licensed nurses.
• Attends in-services and staff meetings as required.
• Recognizes and responds to patient condition changes and priorities.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Nursing educational program graduate or enrollment

Job description

WellSpan Health in Chambersburg, PA, seeks a Nursing Attendant for the Telemetry/Observation Unit (Tele/Obs). The 30-bed unit cares for cardiac, medical, and surgical patients, with full-time night shifts and a 72-hour biweekly schedule.

The attendant supports the licensed nurse, performs delegated patient-care tasks, and helps maintain a safe environment. BLS and nursing aide training or enrollment are required.