Overview:
Compensation/Benefits
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$14.29-$23.34/hr. depending on previous work experience
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Evening differential $1.50/hr.
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Night differential $1.75/hr.
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Weekend differential $1.75/hr.
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Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, scholarship opportunities, retirement plans, free parking, and opportunities for advancement
Ortho is a 32 bed orthopedic floor. We also take med/surg overflow and cardiac overflow. We are a center of excellence with certifications in Hip Replacement, Knee Replacements and Hip Fractures.
Responsibilities:
Job Summary
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Provides basic patient care
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Assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment
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Takes and records vital sign (VS) data and relays to patient's nurse
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Provides general nursing care and routine treatment /procedures
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Facilitates processing of patients
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Provides clerical receptionist support
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Provides coordinating support
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Performs additional duties related to the specific needs of the department
Qualifications:
Education
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High School diploma or equivalent GED
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Certification as a nursing assistant or 6 months of recent experience as a nursing assistant
Experience
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Six (6) months of recent experience as a nursing assistant
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Current certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant or one clinical semester of nursing school or successful completion of an acute care nurse aide course; or six (6) months previous experience in a healthcare position can be substituted for the experience
(Above requirements can be met by the equivalent combination of education and experience).
Licensure/Certification
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Basic Life Support *(BLS) training or re-training is required during orientation prior to providing patient care
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Current Basic Life Support (BLS) is required to be maintained through re-training for duration of employment
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Certified Nursing Assistant preferred
