Nursing Assistant NA Float Pool Days
Core
Provides direct and non-direct patient care, safe transport, and constant observation in a hospital setting.
Role type
Nursing Assistant (Float Pool)
Builds
Patient care services and unit operations
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient observation, safe patient transport, BLS certification, basic medical terminology, accurate documentation, fall risk assessment, infection control protocols, use of patient lifts
Preferred skills
Previous Nursing Assistant experience, ACLS certification, precepting new employees, cultural awareness
Technologies
Hospital software applications, patient lift equipment
Responsibilities
Observe and report patient status to RNs, respond to emergent situations, verify patient identification, conduct safety rounds, maintain BLS certification, collaborate with patient and family
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC