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Nurse Aide

Your experience matters. Paris Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As Nurse Aide joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team. We're committed to a culture of safety and engagement, making Paris Regional Health a place where people want to work. We see our team as a big family -- and it's always growing.

How you'll contribute. A Nurse Aide who excels in this role:

• Assists with patient care throughout nursing areas under the direction of licensed personnel.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and documents accordingly.
• Assists patient with feeding and/or meals as assigned and documents accordingly.
• Assists patient with elimination needs as is appropriate and documents accordingly.
• Answers alarm pendants and respond to residents'/patients' needs appropriately and promptly.
• Collects and documents patient information as needed (including weights and vital signs). Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Provides restorative care per care plan. Documents accordingly.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly. Changes linens of occupied / unoccupied beds.
• Demonstrates proper infection control practice and adheres to Infection Control Policies and Procedures and OSHA standards.
• Operates all equipment and performs all procedures/care in a safe manner. Reports faulty and/or dangerous equipment as necessary
• Assists in discharge process of patients to include transport, packing of personal belongings, and assistance with hygiene needs as requested.
• Provides for safe transport of patients through the institution. Appropriate measures are being taken to escort patients into and out of the facility.
• Assists with postmortem care including transport to the morgue.
• Assists with orientation and training of others as directed.
• Other duties as assigned. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

What we're looking for. Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. PCA experience preferred.

Education: Preferred: High school diploma; PCA training program with Certificate or Nurse Aide educational program; Nursing Aides who have completed the required education but have not obtained state licensure will be in PCA role.

Licenses: PCA certificate from PCA training program, or completion of Nurse Aide educational program

Schedule: 3x12, Nights (7p-7a)

Why join us. People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

More about Paris Regional Medical Center. Paris Regional Medical Center is a 154-bed general acute-care hospital that has been offering exceptional care to the Northeast Texas and Southeast Oklahoma communities for 111 years. Paris Regional is a Level III Trauma Facility, Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI, Advanced Primary Stroke Care certified, and our orthopedic outcomes are in the top 5% in the nation.

EEOC Statement. Paris Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Paris Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.