Nursing Attendant - CCU - Night
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Wellspan Health is hiring a Nursing Attendant - CCU - Night. The Nursing Attendant works in a 24‑bed Critical Care Unit at WellSpan Health, providing patient care treatments and tasks delegated by a licensed nurse while participating in mentorship and residency programs for new graduates, attending in‑services, and contributing to unit committees and leadership presence during night shifts.
Key focus areas include Communicate pertinent information to the primary nurse, Seek guidance and direction as needed, and Maintain a neat, clean and safe environment.
Successful candidates bring Customer Service Behaviors, Communication Skills, and Previous Experience As Nursing Attendant. Important skills include Communicate Pertinent Information, Seek Guidance And Direction, Maintain Clean And Safe Environment, Perform Duties Independently, Perform Duties Accurately, and Perform Duties Efficiently. Preferred (not required): Body Mechanics, Patient Care, Patient ADL's, and External Cardiac Compressions.
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Full job description
Job Identification 227039
Job Category Nursing
Job Schedule Full time
Job Shift Shift3 - Night
Locations 112 N 7th St, Chambersburg, PA, 17201, US
Assignment Category Not Applicable
FTE 0.9
Job Description
NA - Critical Care Unit
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24-bed unit specializing in the care of critical patients.
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24-hour intensivist/pulmonary/APP coverage.
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Mentorship program after orientation to support new nurses.
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Residency program for new graduates.
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Opportunity for committee participation and a voice in your nursing practice.
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Leadership presence on every shift.
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Strong foundation for advanced practice degree.
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Full time (72 hours biweekly)
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Shift: 12- hour night (6-6)
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Every third weekend
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Eligible for shift and weekend differential
The nursing attendant functions as an integral part of the patient care team by performing selected patient care treatments and tasks as delegated by licensed nurse. Is accountable for own action in performing duties as assigned and for which he/she is trained. Included is recognition and understanding of the physical, cognitive and psychosocial changes unique to the age/population group served on the unit.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Job Class Specifics
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Demonstrates ability to communicate pertinent information to the primary nurse.
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Seeks guidance and direction, as necessary, for performance of duties and completion of assignment.
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Assists and maintains a neat, clean and safe environment for patients and other nursing staff.
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Attends 50% of in-services and staff meetings for area.
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Familiar with duties and performs them independently, accurately, efficiently, promptly, recognizing their importance and relationship to patient care for all age/population groups.
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Receives instructions and follows directions accurately and in a cooperative manner.
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Observes changes in patient condition & promptly reports to primary nurse.
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Utilizes proper body mechanics to prevent injury to self and others. Safely positions, transfers, and transports patients.
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Assists in maintaining equipment assigned to patient care and reports malfunctioning of equipment to appropriate personnel.
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Assists in orientation of new personnel to the unit by being friendly and encouraging and serving as a preceptor or "buddy".
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Recognizes and responds to priorities in the patient care process. Readily adapts to changes in workload and responds efficiently.
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Responds appropriately to emergency situations.
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Anticipates units' needs, and promptly answers/responds to patient call lights, pages and safety checks.
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Assists in post mortem care and transports the body to Morgue on occasion.
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Performs external cardiac compressions to patients during Code Blue activities if required.
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Transports medications within the hospital as requested and needed according to Hospital policy.
Department: Patient Services - Critical Care Unit
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Completes patient ADL’s.
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Applies patient electrodes and attaches patient to monitor on arrival to unit.
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Performs 12 lead EKG's.
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Completes 75 % of age-specific newsletters yearly.
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Cross train to all Critical Care Department areas.
Qualifications
Education: Formal Education and Training - High school graduate or the equivalent preferred or a graduate of a nursing educational program.
Experience: Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required. Previous experience as a Nursing Attendant, Nurse Aide, or the completion of a nurse aide training program or enrolled in a nursing educational program required.
Certifications/Licensure : Basic Life Support (BLS)
WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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