NURSING ASSISTANT
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Samaritan Health Services
Portland, OR, US
Summary
The Nursing Assistant provides compassionate direct patient care and assists with activities of daily living under the supervision of a nurse. They work collaboratively with the care team to support patient ambulation, comfort, and accurate medical documentation.
Job Description
Location:
Samaritan Medical Center
Department:
01.6015 SMC 4 PAVILION
Pay Range:
$17.97 - $27.86
Care for our community, and your career.
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The Nursing Assistant provides compassionate patient care to a diverse age group of patients with a variety of medical and/or surgical conditions. This individual provides direct patient care and works collaboratively with other patient care team members including the patient and family, to achieve optimal patient outcomes. All care is provided under the direction and supervision of a registered or licensed nurse. The Nursing Assistant assists with activities of daily living and delegated patient care treatments and procedures. Is responsible to assist with ambulation of patients, turning patients and promoting comfort.
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Previous experience or graduated from a Nursing Assistant program preferred.
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Ability to document on medical records and patient care forms and understand printed health related material.
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One year or more experience as a Nurse Assistant preferable.
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Computer experience preferred. Works effectively with others, possess tact, discretion and diplomacy.
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Ability to work under stress and complete duties sometimes with numerous interruptions.
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Must be able to write legibly and be able to document, accurately, type of care given.
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Must be able to communicate information to supervisor and co-workers.
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Must be familiar with equipment used to move patients, take vital signs and document.
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Ability to understand printed health related material.
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BLS certification required or obtained within 3 months of hire
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High school level of knowledge
Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Work Shift:
FLSA7DAY- 12 Hours Day Shift (United States of America)
Position Hours:
0
Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Thousands of your friends and neighbors make up Samaritan Health Services. We’re a not-for-profit network of hospitals, clinics and health services caring for more than 250,000 residents in the mid-Willamette Valley and central Oregon Coast. We work together to provide innovative medicine and world-class quality in a way that supports the values of the communities we serve. That includes caring for all people, regardless of your ability to pay.
Our passion is providing world-class health care to our friends and neighbors. On the job and off, each of us brings the caring and personal commitment to enhance the health of the region we call home.
We provide innovative medicine and world-class quality in a way that’s consistent with the values of the places we serve. That includes care and compassion for everyone, regardless of the ability to pay.
Founded
1997
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Corvallis, Oregon
Thousands of your friends and neighbors make up Samaritan Health Services. We’re a not-for-profit network of hospitals, clinics and health services caring for more than 250,000 residents in the mid-Willamette Valley and central Oregon Coast. We work together to provide innovative medicine and world-class quality in a way that supports the values of the communities we serve. That includes caring for all people, regardless of your ability to pay.
Our passion is providing world-class health care to our friends and neighbors. On the job and off, each of us brings the caring and personal commitment to enhance the health of the region we call home.
We provide innovative medicine and world-class quality in a way that’s consistent with the values of the places we serve. That includes care and compassion for everyone, regardless of the ability to pay.
Founded
1997
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Corvallis, Oregon