Nursing Assistant

JOB SUMMARY: The Nursing Assistant in the Med Surg/Telemetry Department is an unlicensed assistive person who assists with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-critical patients and assists in maintenance of a safe environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. Current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate upon hire, preferred.
2. Current BLS upon hire or within 30 days of hire.
3. Possesses knowledge of medical terminology.
4. Minimum six months previous experience in an acute care hospital or physician’s office preferred.