Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Position Overview:

SHIFT: 7:00am-7:30pm

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs supportive patient care duties including including ADLs, patient hygiene, vital signs, obtaining weights, emptying and documenting of intake and output, performing phlebotomy and glucometer testing, EKG's, positioning. lifting and the ambulation of patients.Performs transports as requested (of patients, medications, supplies and specimens).Performs and records nursing care activities, such as changes in a patient's condition and behavior consistent with established policies, procedures, and protocols, as delegated by the registered nurse responsible for the patient.Performs job tasks in accordance with hospital and department policy and procedure, including appropriate use of equipment, machines, appropriate use in wearing physical barriers and safety equipment.Stocks and maintains supplies as required by the designated unit.Documents observations and activities on appropriate records and documents; reports findings to the registered nurse.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation: High School diploma or GED.Experience: Six months of Nursing Assistant/Health Aid experience or currently enrolled in LPN/RN nursing program preferred.Other Credentials: AHA Heartsaver AED. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation periodKnowledge and Skills: Proficient in English, verbal and written communication.Special Training: Successful completion of the Capital Health UAP Training program within 90 days of employment.Usual Work Day: 8 Hours  PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTFrequent physical demands include: Sitting , Standing , Walking , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activitiesOccasional physical demands include: Keyboard use/repetitive motionContinuous physical demands include: Talk or HearLifting Floor to Waist 80 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 80 lbs.Sensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Very Accurate 20/40, Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate HearingAnticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Uneven Surfaces or Elevations , Extreme Noise Levels , Dust/Particulate Matter

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical.  Capital Health will require all applicants (including contractors, travelers and consultants) to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.

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