Pretoria
On-site
ZAR 30 000 - 60 000
Full time
19 days ago
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Job summary
An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated nursing assistant to join their team. In this role, you will assist physicians in delivering high-quality care to patients, ensuring their comfort and safety. Your responsibilities will include administering medications, conducting patient assessments, and providing education to patients and their families. This position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of those who are chronically or acutely ill. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to grow in your nursing career, this opportunity is perfect for you.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school with a current license.
- Must be CPR certified and knowledgeable in nursing procedures.
Responsibilities
- Assist physicians in medical practice and provide patient care.
- Administer medications and treatments as ordered by physicians.
- Maintain a clean and safe patient environment.
Skills
Technical nursing care
Patient assessment
Medication administration
Patient education
Communication skills
Education
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current Nebraska nursing license
CPR certification
Responsible for assisting physicians in their medical practice by providing technical assistance and care to patients who are chronically or acutely ill. Works under supervision to assist in restoring or maintaining patients at a maximum level of health.
- Provides technical nursing care through interviews, assessments and vital signs.
- Administers medications topically, orally, injection or intravenous as ordered by the physician.
- Administers treatments within his/her scope of practice as ordered by the physician.
- Assist physicians with examinations and procedures as needed. Prepares patients for procedures per protocol.
- Arranges diagnostic procedures. Obtains prior authorizations.
- Participates in obtaining and meeting quality measures.
- Maintains a clean, safe patient environment. Monitors equipment to be sure it is in proper working condition.
- May assist physician with minor surgery.
- Answers telephone. Responds to patient concerns or questions and intervenes to solve patient problems.
- Maintains appropriate records, assists with coding and patient charges.
- Collects and properly disposes of selected specimens.
- Provides appropriate education to patients/families.
- Assists with filling and refilling prescriptions per doctor's orders.
- Cooperates with other personnel to maintain good employee and public relations.
- Informs supervisor or clinic Director of concerns or problems.
- Attends required meetings and maintains personal growth and development through workshops and in-service meetings.
Education/Experience:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current Nebraska license.
- Requires knowledge of technical nursing procedures.
- Must be CPR certified.