Nursing Assistant - Coronary Care Unit

Job Identification 222816

Job Category Nursing

Job Schedule Full time

Job Shift Shift1 - Day

Locations 1001 S George St, York, PA, 17403, US

Assignment Category Not Applicable

FTE 0.9

Job Description

Schedule - Full time 36 hours/week

Hours: 7am-7pm and 7pm - 7am rotating shifts available

Every 3rd weekend and rotating holiday requirement

Unable to accommodate students at this time

Tower 2 is a 60-bed mixed acuity, cardiac and telemetry unit. T2 specializes in the care of patients 18 years and older who are recovering from cardiac and vascular surgeries and interventions (post open-heart surgery, ventricular assist devices, vascular, and thoracic surgery) and cardiac medical patients, (post-interventional cardiology procedures, heart failure, and acute coronary syndrome) and patients requiring intermediate level of care.

General Summary

Provides 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.

Responsibilities

Duties 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.

• Attends meetings as required.

• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits

• Retirement savings plan

• Paid time off (PTO)

• Education assistance

• Financial education and support, including DailyPay

• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

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Qualifications

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience:

• Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

• Certified Nurse Aide Upon Hire Preferred

WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.