Nursing Assistant Oakwood Hospital-Dearborn - Dearborn, MI Job Summary: Assists licensed nursing staff in providing direct patient care and helps in the environmental maintenance of the nursing unit under the direction of the Registered Nurse and within the scope of defined practice. Primary Duties: Provides for personal care and safety needs of patients promptly under the supervision of licensed nursing staff including specific procedures and patient testing addressed in the patient plan of care. Maintains an orderly unit environment with sufficient supplies and and equipment in order to facilitate staff performance of patient care. Contributes to effective communication as it relates to the provision of patient care and the efficient operation needs of the unit. Facilitates the admission, discharge and transfer of patients on and off the unit in accordance with established policies and procedures. Minimum Job Qualifications: Education: High School graduate or equivalent. Experience: Must meet one of the following requirements: CENA certification; or 1 year nursing assistant experience in a hospital or long-term care facility within the 5 year period prior to transfer or hire; or completion of one year of nursing school. Also requires successful completion of Nursing Assistant Orientation and Hospital administered test. Skills and Abilities: Good communication and interpersonal skills; able to perform Nursing Assistant duties described above Oakwood Healthcare System - 1 day ago
Posted on: Sat, 08 Mar 2014 23:59:22 +0000