Nursing Assistant Day Shift

Full time Nursing Assistant Day Shift in the Wilkes Medical Center Emergency Department. Schedule: 7a-7p; every third weekend. Hours per week: 36.

Responsibilities

Introduces self and role to patient at start of shift; Places call light and phone in reach of the patient; Listens to patients and solicits information about patient’s needs; Involves patients in decisions about their care; Answers call lights; Assists patients with elimination needs; Provides a.m. or p.m. care to include bed bath or bathing assistance, oral care, hair care or shaving as necessary; Straightens patient’s room and changes bed linens; Transports, transfers, lifts and positions patients as directed; Ambulates non-bed ridden patients; Feeds patient as needed; Collects specimens and transports specimens to lab; Communicates with patients, families and other health care professionals in a positive and respectful manner; Addresses and resolves customer complaints; Participates in the admission, transfer and discharge process under the supervision of the registered nurse; Maintains a clean, safe unit environment; Takes and records vital signs, weight, height, intake and output as directed and notifies RN with abnormal results; Provides appropriate skin care; Documents patient information on appropriate forms; Acts as patient/family advocate; Provides report to following assistant at end of shift; Participates in efforts to improve departmental quality, productivity, and costs; Attends department/hospital meetings and training as required

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent; Ability to read, write and follow instructions as required; Good communication skills; Courteous and professional interpersonal skills; Basic math calculation skills; CPR (Heart Saver) certified within 6 months of employment; Certification as a Nursing Assistant by the State of Illinois; Ability to communicate with customers; Ability to push and pull equipment associated with duties; Ability to do medium lifting (20 to 50 pounds occasionally and/or 10 to 25 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly); Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance

Nice to have

Bi-lingual skills desirable

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program