Nursing Assistant

Nursing PositionPart Time/PRN (Minimum work commitment is 8 hours biweekly) Schedule determined by the needs of the department Shift: Day/Evening/NightGeneral SummaryProvides clinical support services to patient care staff by performing a variety of duties related to patient care. Takes patient vital signs, assists patients with activities of daily living (e.g., bathing, feeding, toileting, etc.), inventories and replenishes supplies and equipment, and performs special assigned duties such as performing EKGs and Point-of-Care testing.ResponsibilitiesDuties and Responsibilities Essential Functions:Provides general nursing care and personal care assistance to patients, including activities of daily living and the removal of peripheral IVs and indwelling urinary catheter.Monitors patient condition levels; recognizes and reports changes in patient condition to the registered nurse.Possess the knowledge and skills to keep patients safe. Performs purposeful hourly rounds to identify and address patient needs.Obtains and electronically documents patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, weight, respiration and pulse.Train and precept new employees.Performs Point-of-Care testing which may include blood glucose, hemocult and specific gravity testing. Performs quality control and instrument check procedures and maintains related records.Prepares patients for tests, procedures, etc. and transports patients to tests, procedures and different levels of care.Collects specimens as directed using appropriate or specified equipment for collecting and handling specimens.Performs EKGs and transmits studies.Obtains and removes equipment and supplies necessary for patient care.Responsible for maintaining and storing equipment appropriately and completing electronic requests for equipment repairs.Maintains par levels of supplies and equipment on assigned unit(s). Notifies supervisor when reorder points are reached.Responsible for stocking patient rooms, nursing areas, supply carts, etc. with appropriate items at required levels.Common Expectations:Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.QualificationsMinimum Education:High School Diploma or GED RequiredWork Experience:Less than 1 year Relevant experience. RequiredLicenses:Basic Life Support Upon Hire RequiredCertified Nurse Aide Upon Hire PreferredAbout UsWellSpan Health's vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region's largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.About the TeamWellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital One of eight premier hospitals in the WellSpan system, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital offers a full range of leading-edge inpatient, outpatient and emergent care services. The hospital is noted for its distinct ability to combine state-of-the-art medical technology with quality, compassionate care to meet the needs of the more than 550,000 residents of northern Lancaster County and the surrounding area. As a full-service, non-profit acute-care hospital, with a 141 licensed bed capacity, WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital admits approximately 5,500 patients annually. Nearby WellSpan Ephrata Cancer Center supports the hospital as part of WellSpan's regional network of five cancer centers. 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