Nurse Aide - Med/Surg (Big Island, Call-In)

RESPONSIBILITIES

I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under the supervision of assigned supervisor/manager, provides high quality patient care, for ages infant-geriatrics including documentation in accordance with hospital policies/protocols and standards of care.

• Based upon area of assignment, performs a variety of duties/responsibilities as noted below.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Seeing, hearing, speaking, standing, walking, finger dexterity.

• Continuous: stooping, forward reaching, handling.

• Frequent: lifting up to 10 pounds, grasping.

• Occasional: pushing/pulling maximum 50 pounds of force, lifting and carrying up to maximum 50 pounds, kneeling, crouching.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Exposed to infection and disease-bearing specimens; infectious and contagious diseases; hazards of handling diseased organs and tissues; odorous chemicals and specimens; housekeeping cleaning agents/chemicals; explosive chemicals, gases and low level radiation.

• Subjected to varying and unpredictable situations.

• Subjected to many interruptions and long irregular hours.

• Required Personal Protection Equipment: Eye protection, gown, mask, mask with face shield, non-sterile/sterile medical gloves, CAPR.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English, both orally and in writing.

• Minimum one (1) year work experience as a Nurse Aide; or,

o Diploma or certificate as a Nurse Aide.

o Diploma or certificate as a Medical Assistant.

o Diploma or certificate as an Emergency Medical Technician.

o Diploma or certificate as Patient Care Technician.

o Nursing student having completed a semester of clinical fundamentals; or,

o RN with a foreign RN license with at least (1) year acute care experience.

• Nursing Aide certification may be required depending upon area of assignment.

• Current BLS certification.

B. EXPERIENCE:

• Recent experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet