What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant Medical Surgical position at Mount Nittany Health?
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible to the Unit Director/Manager/designee for overall practice. In his/her absence is responsible to the Nursing Supervisor, Charge Nurse or Nursing House Supervisor of the shift. Works under the direct supervision of a professional nurse and is responsible to her/him for the care/duties assigned.
Education:
- High School graduate or GED.
- Completion of a patient care training course is preferred.
Experience:
- Previous experience in a position with patient care activity is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Updates knowledge and skills on an ongoing basis including, but not limited to successful completion and maintenance of job related competencies.
- Effectively functions as a team member and as a liaison between patient and staff.
- Supports and encourages harmonious communication skills.
- Uses verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates high level of mental and emotional tolerance, uses tact, sensitivity and sound judgments.
- Communicates in highly professional manner at all times.
License/Certification/Registration:
- Nursing Assistant Certification preferred.
- If Nursing Assistant Certified must be certified by the state of Pennsylvania.
- Meets the American Heart Association’s standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.
- Within three months from the hire/transfer date, completes Crisis Prevention Institute’s Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI NCI) training and renews every 2 years thereafter.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Receives direct supervision from the Unit Director/Manager, Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or Nursing House Supervisor. Performs under immediate supervision work assignments which are given at frequent intervals and checked regularly.
SUPERVISION GIVEN
None
