NURSING ASSISTANT - MIU PT Nights

Nursing Assistant II

The Nursing Assistant II assists in providing direct patient care throughout nursing areas, and is responsible for the safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher, and other devices. The NA II performs basic care tasks as delegated by the RN, and is responsible for appropriate documentation of services. Provides the services of a Patient Observer (Sitter) for any patient on a patient care unit who has been assessed to require constant observation in order to maximize his/her safety. The NA II needs to understand the patient's condition to ensure their care and safety. In addition to other tasks, the NA II performs phlebotomy (venipuncture, finger stick and heel stick) according to established procedure of South Shore Hospital. Must successfully perform 50-100 draws to be deemed competent by a designated phlebotomist trainer. Once deemed competent the NA II shall continue to perform phlebotomy duties on a consistent basis (typically on a daily basis), and successfully complete an annual competency assessment.

Compensation Pay Range: $20.10 - $28.75