Nursing Assistant TMP Req #: 30119291 Category: Clinical/Allied Health Facility: Beaumont Hospital Troy Department: Oncology Unit 5 West Schedule: Casual/Contingent Shift: Days Job Details:
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Nursing Assistant assists in patient care throughout nursing areas and is responsible for the safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher, dispatch services and appropriate documentation of services. Provides the services of an Observer for any patient on a patient care unit who has been assessed to require constant observation in order to maximize his/her safety. Performs general receptionist and clerical duties in order to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
* Provide patient care assignments as delegated by and under the direction of a registered nurse.
* Maintains current knowledge/certification.
* Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety and specific job-related hazards.
* Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens.
* Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
* Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter and intra departmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objective.
STANDARD QUALIFICATIONS:
Education / Training:
* High school graduate or equivalent preferred
* American Heart Association Basic Life Support required within 6 months of employment
Work Experience:
* Previous hospital or nursing home experience preferred
Certification, Licensure, Registration:
* Current CNA certification preferred
Beaumont Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, , gender identity, orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
