Student Nursing Assistant - Nursing Education
Company: Providence Health & Services
Location: Olympia
Posted on: May 8, 2022
Job Description:
Description:Providence is calling a Student Nursing Assistant
(0.9 FTE, Variable shift) to work in Nursing Education at
Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, WA.The Student Nursing
Assistant is a student currently enrolled in, or recently completed
but awaiting certification, from an approved nursing assistant
program. Functions under the direct supervision of the Manager,
Program Supervisor or designee and within the scope of practice
that the Manager, Supervisor or designee has determined is
appropriate based upon the skills of the Student Nursing Assistant.
Upon completion of a nursing assistant program and prior to
licensure, or while enrolled in a nursing assistant program, the
Student Patient Attendant is responsible for performing a variety
of tasks to ensure that the assigned patient(s) remains safe. This
may include close, continuous observation to maintain patient
safety, comfort, and a safe patient care environment. Basic patient
care tasks may be delegated by the Registered Nurse, Nurse Manger
and or Delegate. The Student Patient Attendant will document all
patient observation and care activities. Also performs non-direct
patient care duties as assigned.Successful completion of an
approved nursing assistant program and the national Nurse Aid
Assessment Program certification test in conjunction with remaining
an employee in good standing, will qualify for entry into a regular
classification as a NAC.The Student Nursing Assistant must meet all
academic progress standards and remain in good standing.In this
position you will:
- Assist professional nursing staff with direct observation of
patients and by performing basic non-technical tasks under
direction and supervision.
- Provide secondary assistance with nursing staff for patient bed
mobility and patient transfers.
- Adhere to department procedures and standards.
- Prepares room and bed for receiving patient, ensuring a clean
and safe environment. Continue to observe patient's environment to
ensure safety and comfort.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff
demonstrating a positive and caring attitude; demonstrate
sensitivity to patient's emotional, social and mental health
needs.
- Recognize and reports change in the patient and the environment
following department procedures and standards. Immediately alert
nursing personnel to emergency situations.Qualifications:Required
qualifications for this position include:
- H.S. Diploma or GED
- Enrolled in, or admitted to, a nursing assistant program that
qualifies candidate to be eligible for the National Nurse Aid
Assessment
- Must be at least 18 years of age upon hireAbout the hospital
you will serve.Providence St. Peter Hospital is a 390-bed,
not-for-profit regional teaching hospital. Located in Olympia, WA,
St. Peter offers comprehensive rehabilitation, medical, surgical
and behavioral health services. We have been ranked as one of the
top 100 hospitals and as one of 10 premier healthcare employers in
the nation and have recently achieved the coveted Magnet -"
recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center -. Our
hospital rests on a 173- acre campus, much of which includes
natural forest and preserved wetlands that maintain a healing
environment for patients and staff.We offer a full comprehensive
range of benefits - see our website for details -
http://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/rewards-benefitsWe offer
comprehensive, best-in-class benefits to our caregivers. For more
information,
visithttps://www.providenceiscalling.jobs/rewards-benefits/Our
MissionAs expressions of God's healing love, witnessed through the
ministry of Jesus, we are steadfast in serving all, especially
those who are poor and vulnerable.About UsProvidence is a
comprehensive not-for-profit network of hospitals, care centers,
health plans, physicians, clinics, home health care and services
continuing a more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and
vulnerable. Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity
Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age,
creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual
orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other
basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.Schedule:
Full-timeShift: VariableJob Category: Student/InternsLocation:
Washington-OlympiaReq ID: 353905
Keywords: Providence Health & Services, Olympia , Student Nursing Assistant - Nursing Education, Education / Teaching , Olympia, Washington
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