Nurses Aide – 5k Sign On Bonus Position Available In Kennebec, Maine

Job Description:

$5,000 SIGN

ON BONUS!

We are a small community hospital whereyour voice is heard! We believe in sharing ideas and working withstaff to create innovative ideas to improve employee engagement andpatient care.

What we offer:

Generous Vacation that is front loadedbased on budgeted hours. Ex. 40 hours/ week = 26 days a year! SickTime on an accrual basis 401(k)/Medical/Dental/VisionInsurance/Employee Assistance Program/Voluntary Benefit OptionsTuition Reimbursement•eligible after 3 months of employment!

FreeParking at all work sites:

MMH•Employee Parking garage and parkinglot, RGH•Parking lot Perk Spots (Discounts at local retailers,restaurants, travel, and childcare centers) Career Growth withinthe organization via career ladders, committee involvement, andmore.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Nurse Aide performs activities whichassist the patient in meeting basic human needs and activities ofdaily living under the direction of the RN or LPN. Performsadditional competencies to enhance coordination and collaborationof patient care under the direction of the RN or LPN. Ensuresaccurate and clear communication to patients, families, and otheremployees at all times, assisting with other duties as needed tomaintain a safe and clean environment. Maintains an accuratemedical record. Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

High School graduate or equivalent.

Successful completion of certified nursing assistant program ispreferred but not required. OR Active Certified Nurse Assistantcertification upon hire. Completion of classroom education on NurseAide competencies and written verification of such competencies inthe clinical area required within the new employee introductoryorientation period and maintain clinical competency duringemployment with ECHN in this role. Must have certification in BasicCardiac Life Support upon hire or receive certification within thenew employee introductory orientation period and maintain clinicalcompetency during employment with ECHN in this role.

COMPETENCIES

Must be able to read and communicate effectively in English. BasicComputer skills are necessary.

ESSENTIAL

DUTIES and

RESPONSIBILITIES

Disclaimer:

Job descriptions are not intended,nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of allresponsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associatedwith the job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of theprincipal duties and responsibilities of this position. Theseresponsibilities and competencies listed below may change from timeto time. Provides general aspects of patient care that meetphysical and/or psychosocial needs, within the nursing assistantsscope of practice. Assists in admission, transfer, and discharge ofpatients. Demonstrates ability to communicate to the RN or LPN anyobserved changes in patient status and responses. Notifiesappropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain.

Collects, reports, and assists in documentation of data. Performsall aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizespatient safety and promotes positive patient outcomes. Demonstratesan ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressfulsituations. Communicates appropriately and clearly to team leader,coworkers and other members of the health care team. Performs otherduties as assigned, to promote efficient functioning of the unit.

Transports patients safely to other departments and upon admissionand discharge, as necessary. Communicates appropriately and clearlyto charge nurse, coworkers and other members of the health careteam. Perform duties as oriented, including removal of a salinelock, removal of a Foley catheter, pulse oximetry, emptying aJackson-Pratt drain, telemetry application and performing EKGs,disconnect/reconnect salem sump, glucose meter, measure and recordnasogastric drainage and/or other duties as assigned.