Works under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse in the Critical Care Department, providing care and support to critically ill and stable patients.
Responsibilities include:
- Administering simple treatments and providing personal care
- Maintaining a clean and orderly patient environment
- Assisting physicians, patients, families, customers, and vendors with information, directions, and general support
- Performing patient registration, scheduling, coding, preparing patient charts, billing, and correspondence
- Supporting a safe environment by communicating patient needs to the nursing staff
- Working any shift as needed, including occasional extended hours, holidays, and weekends
Requirements & Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One of the following:
- Current, valid Indiana Certified Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide certification
- Completion of a formal nursing assistant program with current nursing assistant experience
- Six months of recent hospital experience providing direct patient care
- Current enrollment in an accredited School of Nursing program with successful completion of Nursing Fundamentals coursework (transcripts required)
- BLS certification, or ability to obtain it during orientation before reporting to the department
Preferred Qualifications
- Current BLS certification
- At least 1 year of experience in a hospital, tertiary care institution, or medical office setting
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well under stress and in a team environment
- Basic computer skills and ability to learn department applications
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect protected health information
- Physical ability to stand, walk, stoop, bend, lift, push, and pull as needed for patient care
Location
Indiana, US
Employment Type
Full-time
Experience Level
Entry Level
Remote work allowed
No
Posted
1 month ago