NURSING ASSISTANT - Birthing Unit FT Nights
Core
Provides direct and non-direct patient care, safe transport, and constant observation in a hospital birthing unit under nursing supervision.
Role type
Nursing Assistant (Clinical Support)
Builds
Patient care services and safety monitoring for obstetrics patients
Domain
Healthcare / Obstetrics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient observation, safe patient transport, BLS certification, basic medical terminology, accurate documentation, infection control protocols, fall risk management, use of patient lifts
Preferred skills
Previous Nursing Assistant experience, High School Diploma/GED, precepting new employees
Technologies
Hospital software applications, patient lift equipment
Responsibilities
Observe and report patient data/status to RN, respond to acuity changes and emergent situations, verify patient identification, conduct patient safety rounds, maintain BLS certification, perform general receptionist and clerical duties
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC