Nursing Care Assistant-RHPA at Reid Health

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Vital Signs Monitoring, Patient Identification, EMR Documentation, Medical Terminology, Infection Control, Patient Transport, Chart Preparation, Clinical Task Support, Inventory Management, Basic Patient Care

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Nursing Care Assistant-RHPA 4613-RH ENT Schedule: Day Shift. 40 hours weekly. 8:00am – 5:00pm Type additional details specific to position and/or department. About the Position Under the supervision and guidance of the Practice Supervisor/Manager the Nursing Care Assistant is responsible to provide daily services involving basic care for patients obtaining vital signs, removing dressings, assisting with set up for procedures, and clinical tasks as well as other assigned unit duties. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served. Assumes responsibility and accountability for following established policies and procedures of Reid Health and RHPA. Overview of Responsibilities Provide regular and dependable attendance. Assists clinical team with rooming patient by completing vital signs (no rectal temp) height, weight, removing dressings, and assisting with procedure set up. Properly identifies patient. Training and competency assessment are performed initially and at least annually. Properly identifies patient by checking name and date of birth for positive patient identification. Responds promptly to needs of providers. Completes all procedures scheduled during shift without interfering with the quality of work. Scans pertinent patient information into the EMR. Independently proceeds with daily routine without delay. Prioritizes work to achieve maximum efficiency. Transports patients. Initiates and maintains records and/or reports. Assists with performing chart prep for the next day’s scheduled patients. Initiates work orders. Records information with accuracy, speed, and proficiency. Uses computer and software programs with proficiency. Uses accurate medical terminology. Follows Code Procedures. Promptly responds to patient care needs, requests and calls including but not limited to taking massages and calling transports for patient pick up. Approaches customers when they appear to be dissatisfied or in need of other assistance and immediately facilitate service recovery efforts. Independently proceeds with daily routine without delay. Assists in chart abstraction as directed. Performs inventory of supplies and restocks as necessary. Assembles equipment and supplies in preparation for various diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by the provider or clinician. Reports information and observations promptly to the appropriate clinician. Strict adherence to Infection Control Policy with specific emphasis on hand hygiene. Shares responsibility for preparation, proper use and care of equipment and supplies and for neatness and cleanliness of the department. Empties linen hampers. Assists in answering phones. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary Education & Experience Education Required: High School graduate or GED equivalent Education Preferred: Certification in the State of Indiana as a CNA Experience Preferred: Minimum one year in healthcare setting Licensure & Certification Licensure: None Certifications: BLS Our values of Excellence, Empathy, Integrity and Accountability are essential to exceed our customers’ expectations. At Reid, we look for individuals who believe in our core values and demonstrate a genuine desire to make a positive impact to those we serve. We take pride in employing people who show up every day with a commitment to these values along with our mission and vision. We are one team working toward a common goal of providing outstanding customer care and service to our communities. If you have a calling to serve and are looking for meaningful and purposeful work, Reid Health is the place for you. Reid Health's inpatient hospital is a 189-bed, regional referral center with a Level lll Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center designation. Reid Health's outpatient services include more than 40 specialties and sub-specialties throughout an eight-county service area. With more than 3,100 employees, 100 volunteers, and 170 healthcare clinicians on staff, Reid Health believes in wholeness -- in body, mind, and spirit. The minute you step through Reid's doors, you'll be surrounded by friendly faces. Each of our employees plays an important role in the friendly and caring environment we call Reid Health. It's more than a place to work. Reid team members are involved in and care for our community, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie. They are the reason our patients feel safe and cared for. And they are the reason Reid Health is ranked among the best in quality care. Reid Health is looking to add to its family with service-minded individuals like you. Whether you come from a clinical background or simply want to work in an environment that allows you to pursue your passions of service to others, we have opportunities for people just like you. Find yourself at Reid Health. If you are unable to find an open position you are interested in today, please consider Introducing Yourself so that we may reach out to you in the future. Daycare, Doordash, Daily Pay, therapy dogs, massages, Forbes rated Best Places to Work 2022 Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Reid Health. Therefore, Reid Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. This applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Reid Health does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. Please do not call or email. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at Reid Health via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by Reid Health. Please be aware: Across the country there has been an increase in job offer scams. Reid Health has taken measures to protect ourselves from this. Our hiring practices do require face to face interviews and on-site visits prior to offers of employment.

Responsibilities

The Nursing Care Assistant provides basic patient care, including obtaining vital signs, removing dressings, and assisting with procedure setups. They are also responsible for rooming patients, maintaining records in the EMR, and ensuring the cleanliness of the department.