Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified) - MedSurg
Wellstar Health Systems

Overview

The Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified) - MedSurg is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses - are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association.

• Schedule:Full Time
• Shift: Night Shift
• Level: 6+ years of experience
  

Success Profile
Find out what it takes to succeed as a Nursing Assistant (Non-Certified) - MedSurg:

• Collaborative
• Time Efficient
• Organized
• Critical Thinker
• Attention to Detail
• Compassionate

Benefits that Reflect Your Contributions

• Your Pay
  A compensation program designed for fair and equitable pay.
  
• Your Future
  Secure your future with plans that also include an employer match. Plans and guidance for the future.
  
• Your Wellness
  Traditional healthcare benefits combined with progressive wellness programs to help you be your best self!.
  
• Your Joy
  Special and unique benefits and programs ensuring a balanced life and a workplace culture built on trust.
  

Job Details

Facility: Kennestone Hospital

• The Care Partner is a support care provider who functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• The Care Partner primary focus will be to promote a positive patient experience by partnering with the nurse, physician, healthcare team and other healthcare providers to provide excellence in patient experience; and assist with daily living activities and comfort measures.
• The Care Partner assists other health care providers with safe, age appropriate and culturally aware care by performing basic patient care functions; i.e. ADL's, ambulation, and vital signs.
• The Care Partner may require approved advanced technical training skills may be required i.e. phlebotomy, simple treatments, dressing changes, oral suctioning, and discontinuing Foley catheters.
• Performing additional advanced skills may be required to support clinical care and will fluctuate depending on the needs of the unit.
• Performing clerical functions such as: retrieval of data, maintaining unit supplies, and transporting supplies/patient medications will be required.
• The Care Partner must be able to work in a fast-paced environment which requires multi-tasking and effective communication with the Registered Nurse and ancillary team.
• Must be able to perform under stressful conditions with a compassionate, respectful and service mindset.
• Must be able to take direction from a variety of care providers.
• Must be organized with excellent communication skills.

Required Minimum Education:

• High school diploma Required or GED Required or High School rising Senior in good standing rising junior or senior
• Other Education Graduation from a State approved program for Certified Nursing Assistants or Patient Care Tech Program Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

• Cert Nurse Assistant Preferred
• Basic Life Support
• BLS - Instructor
• BLS - Provisional

Required Minimum Skills:

• Ability to follow detailed directions.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication, specifically ability to document.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
• Wellstar minimum age of hire is 16.

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Mission, Vision & Values
At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients' and team members' expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

Our Mission
To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

Our Vision
Deliver worldclass health care to every person, every time.

Our Values

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  We serve with compassion
  
  
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  We pursue excellence
  
  
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  We honor every voice
  
  

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