Nursing Assistant, Telemetry, Full-time, Night shift
About this role
Located in Kailua, Adventist Health Castle has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1963. We are comprised of a 160-bed hospital, eight medical offices, home care services, urgent cares and a vast scope of services located throughout O'ahu. In 2017, Adventist Health Castle was recognized with the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation's highest presidential honor for performance excellence. O'ahu is known for its ideal climate, diverse culture and picturesque landscape. The allure of Castle's laid-back lifestyle is complimented by its close-knit and proud community.
Job Summary:
Provides personal nursing care to the patient under the direction of a licensed registered nurse (RN). Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living including self-care needs. Performs routine assigned tasks and reports patients’ status and concerns to the RN.
Job Requirements:
Education and Work Experience:
• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Preferred • Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required • Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification (Required within two weeks of hire for employees in Acute Care Nurses Aide Program): Required in HI • Phlebotomy Certification: Preferred • Audiometry and vision training or have a certificate from CHDP: Preferred
Facility Specific License/Certifications:
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Essential Functions:
• Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living, including assisting with nutrition and hydration, elimination, personal care, positioning devices, restraints and restorative care. • Takes vital signs including, pulse and blood pressure. • Helps patients with their basic needs, i.e., bathing, dressing and feeding. • Performs routine assigned tasks and reports patients’ status and concerns to the RN. • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Organizational Requirements:
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.