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NURSING ASSISTANT/UNIT CLERK (Emergency Department)
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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.
$39,212 / year median in Pennsylvania
-8% projected decline
Job Description
Job Type:
Full Time Department:
Nursing Description:
Daylight:
6:45 am
•3:30 pm / 6:45 am
•7:15 pm
Afternoon:
11:00 am
•11:30 pm / 3:00 pm
•3:00 am
Night:
7:00 pm
•7:00 am / 11:00 pm
•7:00 am
Required :
Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED equivalent. One year or more of recent direct patient care experience in emergency care or a related field, succh as a Medical Assistant / Candidate must have excellent phone etiquette, customer service experience & be familiar with electronic health records & order entry.
Preferred :
Current BLS & CPI