NURSING ASSISTANT OPPORTUNITY

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under direct supervision, provides clinical support services to patient care staff by performing a variety of duties related to patient care. 

THE QUALIFIED CANDIDATE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR CARRYING OUT THE FOLLOWING DUTIES:

• Provides general nursing care and personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, eating, changing bed linens and bed pans and positioning.
• Assists in the preparation and transportation of patients for tests, procedures, etc.
• Monitors patient condition levels; reports changes to the appropriate individuals.
• Obtains and documents patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, weight, respiration and pulse.
• Sets up and removes equipment and supplies; ensures equipment is functioning properly and stored appropriately.
• Performs EKGs and/or Point-of-Care testing which may include blood glucose, hemocult and specific gravity testing.
• Runs special errands as required.  Responds to call lights.
• Ensures patient rooms, nursing areas, supply carts, etc. are stocked with appropriate items at required levels.

QUALIFICATIONS

• CPR certification
• Strong communication skills
• Team player
• CNA certification

WELLSPAN HEALTH

WellSpan Health is a not-for-profit, community based health care system serving more than 650,000 people in south central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland.  York Hospital, a 570+ bed, Level 1 Trauma Center, Magnet designated community teaching hospital, and Gettysburg Hospital, a 76-bed acute-care facility, are the cornerstones of the health system.  In April 2012, WellSpan Health opened the WellSpan Surgery and Rehabilitation Hospital a 73-bed state-of-the art hospital, to care for patients recovering from strokes, traumas, chronic disease complications and orthopedic injuries.  The organization has received significant, national recognition, including being named a “Top 100 Integrated Health Network” by Verispan, being one of the “Top 25 Connected Healthcare Facilities” by Health Imaging and IT and York Hospital has been named a “Top 100 Hospital” by Solucient seven times.  WellSpan Health is an integrated health system with more than 60 care sites, 8,500 employees and seven residency programs.

Required Skills

Must Have a Completed HS Education verifiable by HS Diploma or GED

Required Experience

Must Have a Completed HS Education verifiable by HS Diploma or GED