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Job description
Nurse AssistantThe role of the Nurse Assistant reports to the Unit Manager and Director of Nursing. This position, under close supervision of a licensed nurse, is responsible for assisting the nursing staff in caring for patients. This position assists in achieving patient quality of care, national patient safety, regulatory agency, and budgetary goals.Essential Position ResponsibilitiesAssist with basic hygiene needsObtain vital signs and document into the electronic medical records systemAssist with ambulation, patient mobility, and transportAssist patient with meals, as neededTransport medications and blood products, including sealed medication trays for crash cart exchange, as neededAssist with clerical support duties including, data entry, order entry, and maintaining departmental suppliesQualificationsEducation: High school diploma or GEDLicensure and Certifications: CPR within 90 days of employment, required.Experience: Previous experience in an acute care setting, preferred.Work EnvironmentThis position will spend 90% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting, and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position spends 10% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment. This position has exposure to body fluids, radiation and communicable disease This position serves a culturally and linguistically diverse patient population.
Worksite address
fayetteville, AR, 72703, US
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