Position Description

Provides nursing assistance and patient care for the comfort, safety and personal needs of patients. Assists patients with activities of daily living and performs procedures for physical hygiene and comfort of patients. Performs duties within the construct of a unit-based, self- directed, multidisciplinary patient care team while sharing various tasks with other licensed and non-licensed members. Performs general clerical and reception duties according to needs of patient unit or department. Position is characterized by preparing and maintaining patient charts, transcribing physician orders, and entering information into computerized patient care system.

Position Requirements

REQUIRED

 

Listed as a CNA on the GA Registry, OR Graduate of a U.S. Military Medic course, OR Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program and Certified as a Registered Medical Assistant.  If eligible, must obtain certification within 30 days of hire, OR GPN or EMT with one year experience with relevant training and experience Current BLS card (CPR)

PREFERRED

One year patient care experience in an acute care setting Graduate of an accredited Nursing Assistant Program

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