Nursing Assistant, York Hospital 5 South Medical Unit- Full Time Nights

Position Summary:

Nursing Assistant Opportunity

York Hospital - 5 South Medical Unit

Full Time

Nights (Availability between 7P -7A necessary)

Every Third Weekend

Every Other Holidays

 

About the Position

Under direct supervision, provides clinical support services to patient care staff by performing a variety of duties related to patient care. 

The qualified candidate will be responsible for carrying out the following duties:

• Provides general nursing care and personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, dressing, eating, changing bed linens and bed pans and positioning.
• Assists in the preparation and transportation of patients for tests, procedures, etc.
• Monitors patient condition levels; reports changes to the appropriate individuals.
• Obtains and documents patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, weight, respiration and pulse.
• Sets up and removes equipment and supplies; ensures equipment is functioning properly and stored appropriately.
• Performs EKGs and/or Point-of-Care testing which may include blood glucose, hemocult and specific gravity testing.
• Runs special errands as required.  Responds to call lights.
• Ensures patient rooms, nursing areas, supply carts, etc. are stocked with appropriate items at required levels.

 

Qualifications

• CPR certification
• Strong communication skills
• Team player

WellSpan Health

WellSpan Health is a not-for-profit, community based health care system serving more than 650,000 people in south central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland.  York Hospital, a 570+ bed, Level 1 Trauma Center, Magnet designated community teaching hospital, and Gettysburg Hospital, a 76-bed acute-care facility, are the cornerstones of the health system.  In April 2012, WellSpan Health opened the WellSpan Surgery and Rehabilitation Hospital a 73-bed state-of-the art hospital, to care for patients recovering from strokes, traumas, chronic disease complications and orthopedic injuries.  The organization has received significant, national recognition, including being named a “Top 100 Integrated Health Network” by Verispan, being one of the “Top 25 Connected Healthcare Facilities” by Health Imaging and IT and York Hospital has been named a “Top 100 Hospital” by Solucient seven times.  WellSpan Health is an integrated health system with more than 60 care sites, 8,500 employees and seven residency programs.

 

Required Skills

Must Have a Completed HS Education verifiable by HS Diploma or GED

**For consideration

-Please submit a cover letter indicating why you are interested in becoming a Nursing Assistant with Wellspan Health. Please include any areas of interest you may have such as cardiology, general med/surge, ICU, ED, ortho etc. Also include if you are open to any or all: part time, full time, PRN/Per Diem/As Needed, day, evening, or night shift.

-Include most recent work history by filling the prompts or including a resume.

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Equal Opportunity Employment

WellSpan Health is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color or any other protected class. WellSpan Health does, however, have a tobacco-free/nicotine-free hiring policy.