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McLeod Health Nursing Assistant - Share The Care (float pool) = UP TO $1,000 Sign On Bonus for experienced nursing assistants in Florence, South Carolina
Nursing Assistant - Share The Care (float pool) = UP TO $1,000 Sign On Bonus for experienced nursing assistants
Tracking Code
20210825
Job Description
Job responsibilities include those listed in the competency document.
Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.
Recognizes the normal signs (growth and development of aging) of the patient population indicated above and understands the requirements of assessment, treatment, and care of the specific age group(s).
Initiates and maintains the hygiene/ cleanliness of the patients, the patient's environment, and the unit environment.
Understands and recognizes appropriate storage and safety of medications (such as large volume IV's, alcohol, saline, medications in prepackaged kits).
Using Service Excellence Standards conducts Hourly Rounds.
Promotes and fosters an environment of comfort and safety for patients and visitors.
Performs or assists with performing nutritional/ hydration interventions (feeding, providing fluids, H20 or snacks).
Identifies and communicates appropriate patient data to members of the interdisciplinary team.
Collects and records patient related data through the performance of direct care tasks.
Demonstrates continued professional growth through setting goals and participating in Evidence Based tasks.
Utilizes appropriate health and safety to protect both the patient and staff.
Fosters an environment that demonstrates caring, compassion and respect for all patients, families and visitors.
Performs general transportation and courier duties as directed.
Demonstrates competency in, but not limited to, the following on the assigned Nursing Unit (refer to McLeod Health Medical-Surgical Technician/Extern II/Extern III/Graduate Extern Competency Checklist):
Assigned Access Control Applications
Infection Control/Hospital Acquired Conditions
National Patient Safety Initiatives
Emergency Codes
Hourly Comfort Rounds/Get It Scripting/Communication Boards
Restraints
Fall Prone Assessment
Code Management/Rapid Response
Evacu Chair
Asepsis
Wound and Skin Care
Dressing Changes
Safe patient Handling
Waived Testing
Vital Signs
Weights
Intake and Output
Incentive Spirometer
Tubes & Drains
Foley Catheter
Nurse-Driven Foley Removal
Participates proactively in problem solving initiatives
Required Skills
Position type: Full time 72 / 80 hours’ biweekly including rotating weekends.
PRN (as needed) is an option for employees who prefer a reduced schedule, require scheduling accommodations, or don’t need benefits.
Schedule: Must be available, flexible, and willing to work as scheduled; as needed including weekends and holidays. Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education:
Successful completion of a nursing assistant program or 2+ years of experience in a hospital setting.
Minimum of a High School Diploma/Equivalent from an accredited school or successful completion of WIN Testing or completion of McLeod approved Transition to Work Program
18 months of recent Nursing Assistant experience required!
Orientation/Training: First week with McLeod: Monday 7:30a-5:00p; Tuesday 8:30a-5:00p; Thursday 8:00a-12:00p; and Friday 8:30am to 12:30pm. If you are selected for hire, this schedule is required within the same week!
McLeod offers a competitive benefits package to Full time employees:
McLeod pays extra incentives when working evenings, nights, and weekends.
Employee Pharmacy discount
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Discount with McLeod Health & Fitness Center
Discount with McLeod Spa
Health, Dental, Prescription, and Vision Coverage
401(k) Retirement Plan
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Department: Share the Care = float pool
Job Location
Florence, South Carolina, United States
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
Position Type Details
Full-Time
Physical Address
McLeod Tower, 555 East Cheves Street