Nursing Assistant Nursing Systems OnCall
Mercy Hospital
Mercy Hospital
Nursing Systems Mercy Hospital, Alegent Health
Work in Council Bluffs, Iowa
0.04 hours per week
Equal Opportunity Employer
Notice: Please reference code 31804 when desiring to apply for this position on Alegent.com.
Nursing Assistant Nursing Systems OnCall
Position Description
World Class. It is easy to distinguish. World Class employees are responsive, compassionate, and innovative. They prioritize dignity and respect, never settling for average care, insisting on excellence both of themselves and team members. At Alegent Health, this is our promise to our employees and our community.
Alegent Health values individual contributions, creative ideas, and innovation our employees are why we have the highest quality scores in the Nation. We are committed to serving our community by providing faith-based health services with five hospitals and several clinics across the Region.
Our commitment to our patients and their families is high, but the return on that commitment is even higher. We are committed to our employees by ensuring we hire only World Class talent who also believe in enriching the lives of those we serve. If this sounds like you - apply today and join the Alegent team!
Nursing Assistant
Responds to patient calls, anticipates patient needs, and assures patient safety and comfort through regular rounds, environmental maintenance and other appropriate safety measures.
Records vital signs and intake and output when requested into the patient record and/or computer. Reports any changes observed in the condition or behavior of patients and any unusual incidents/problems.
Performs nursing procedures which do not require the skill/knowledge or judgement of a licensed professional and which may be safely delegated in accordance with nursing policies and procedures.
Prepares and assists patients with meals. Feeds patients as directed. Distributes nourishments and drinking water.
Assures patient privacy while providing personal and routine care.
Education and Licensure
Required:
Must be at least 16 years of age.
Must have successfully completed the 75-hour state approved course for Nursing Assistant if hired into the Nursing Assistant position after April 30, 1998.
Nurse Assistants must be on the Nurse Aide registry of the State in which they work if hired into the Nursing Assistant position after April 30, 1998.
BLS or BLS instructor certification is required upon hire.
Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include the following: American Red Cross: CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, American Safety and Health Institute: CPR, PRO, must say Professional Level-with AED, and American Heart Association: Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
Experience
Required: .
None.
Preferred:
Six months experience in an acute care hospital or skilled care facility in the acute care area.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Job requires individual and group interaction.
Job requires continuous verbal communication skills, frequent reading skills, written communication skills, and computer skills.
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Nursing Assistant Nursing Systems OnCall
This position has been listed under the following classifications:
Nursing Services - NOS
Nursing Assistant-Certified (NAC/CNA)
Nursing Assistant
Posted 2008/10/02