Nurse Assistant New

Performs basic patient care under supervision of the Registered Nurse and maintains the patient care and unit environment consistent with the policies, procedures and practices of the Nursing Division and United Health Services. Promotes a caring and healing environment for patient-centered care.

Education/Experience

Preferred:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Completion of a Nurse’s Aide program
• Previous hospital or health care experience.

License/Certification

Preferred:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

Work Environment

• Work is performed in an office environment and patient care areas which require working in proximity to other employees and patients. Rooms are air conditioned and heated.
• Frequent walking, standing, bending and lifting.
• Fast paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Exposure to equipment cleaning solutions and disinfectants.
• PPE (Eyewear, Masks, Face shields, Shoe covers, and Gloves) as required by UHS Hospitals Infection Control policies.

Age of Patients Served

• All Age Groups

HIPAA Roles-Based Access to Patient Information

• Clinical – Access to patient information that is not restricted (an example of restricted information is ARU) – Level 3