Nursing Assistant - Medical and Supportive Care - Full Time 72 Hour

Provides basic nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. Requires knowledge, technique, and skills to therapeutically meet the needs of assigned medical-surgical patients. Responsible for performing a variety of assigned tasks. Must be able to identify each patient’s age-specific needs and provide care appropriately. **Job Specification** - **Minimum Education Required** - A high school graduate or equivalent. - **Minimum Experience Required** - A minimum of 1 year experience with direct patient care preferred. - **Licensure/Certification Required** - Successful completion of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant Program preferred. - Must be BLS certified required (or obtain within one month of hire). **Skills** - Must demonstrate commitment to service excellence and performance improvement. - Must demonstrate interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients, families and other members of the health care team. - Must possess the ability to utilize the hospital computer system. - Must work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide direct patient care and report patient changes to the Registered Nurse. **Shift** - Rotation