Under the supervision of the licensed nursing staff, provides direct patient care to assigned patients to assure patient comfort, safety and hygiene needs.
ResponsibilitiesPRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(*Essential Functions)
JOB SPECIFICATIONS(Minimum Requirements)KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to clearly communicate patient's status and care issues to Licensed Nursing Staff.
- Ability to verbally communicate with patients, families, the public and other staff of the department.
- Ability to complete assigned tasks independently.
EDUCATION
- High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Required
- 1 Healthcare/Medical - Nurse: Assistant Preferred
- Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
STANDARDS OF BEHAVIORMeets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code.CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE COMPLIANCEDemonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers.DISCLAIMER - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation certification
- Healthcare or medical nurse assistant experience
What We Do
Methodist Hospitals is a nonprofit healthcare organization serving Northwest Indiana. Its mission is to provide compassionate, quality health care to all those in need. The organization operates three campuses with 562 inpatient beds and employs 2,412 people, including 590 physicians and allied health professionals. It provides hospital and medical services while emphasizing patient care, physician practice, employee experience, and community health.
