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Henry Community Health
Nursing Assistant - PCU
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
$35,632 / year median in Indiana
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Under direction of the RN or LPN reinforces educational needs to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients who present with readiness to learn. Assists with dietary trays and feeds patients when indicated. Turns, repositions, and assists in ambulation of patients as ordered using proper body mechanics. Keeps accurate records of daily patient activities and records the information as necessary. Performs post-mortem care on patients following nursing procedures. Knowledgeable in the growth and developmental needs of the middle adolescent through the geriatric patient. Takes and records vital signs accurately. The employee exhibits the ability to accurately assess and adjust interventions based upon patient age. Assists with dietary needs monitoring patient intake when necessary through I&O or titration of fluids. Reports and/or records any changes observed in condition or behavior of patient.Qualifications:
Work requires the ability to read well enough to follow specific and detailed nursing procedures, the ability to write legibly, use good English grammar, spell accurately and communicate effectively with a variety of people. This level of education is normally acquired through completion of a high school education. Completion of a certified nursing assistant program or previous experience. Three to twelve months as a nursing assistant is preferred. The above statements are intended to describe the functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list .Benefits:
We believe that work-life balance is critical to fulfilling our values of excellence and service. That's why we offer flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, bonuses and discounts for you and your family. In addition to health, vision and dental insurance; a few of the benefits available at HCH include: Continuing education scholarships Generous paid days off (PDO)- with the option to rollover unused hours each year Employer funded pension
Working Hours :
- Full-Time
- 7P-7:30A
- Works three, 12 hour shifts per week
- Works every 4th weekend
- Holiday rotation