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Community Healthcare System Nurse Assistant in Munster, Indiana
Nurse Assistant
Job ID:22813
Category:Nursing Services
Facility:Community Hospital
Department:Med Surg CH 4 North
Schedule:Part-time (Non-Benefit Eligible)
Shift:Evenings/Nights
Hours:80 hrs per/pay 3:00pm-11:30pm/11p-7:30a E/O wknd/holiday
Bi-weekly Hrs:80
Job Details:High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Sign on incentive availableScope of care: 4 North is a 30 bed multidisciplinary, 24 hour medical/surgical unit. The average daily census is 24. In times of surge this unit can flex up to a 45 bed unit. Patients over the age of 12 years may be admitted to the unit. Average patient age is 67 years.Frequent Diagnosis include cellulitis, GI disorders Respiratory infection, chest pain, and CHF.Position and Purpose:After the patient's plan of care has been determined by the team leader (RN), the Nursing Assistant performs various designated patient care activities necessary in caring for the personal needs, comfort and safety of the patient in accordance with Hospital Policy and Nursing Service Standards. Performs general clerical duties and patient centered activities in a hospital nursing unit. Education/Experience High school graduation or equivalency.One year direct patient care experience with successful completion of competency exam, completion of one semester of clinicals in nursing program or relative experience and/or training, or completion of nursing assistant certification required.CPR certification recommended.Completes annual skill validations as well as safety and infection control procedures.