Emergency Services Assistant (Nursing Assistant)

Job Description - Emergency Services Assistant (Nursing Assistant) (260511-50006785)

Job Description

Emergency Services Assistant (Nursing Assistant) - (260511-50006785)

Purpose of Position: Emergency Services Assistant Facilitates patient flow and customer satisfaction as the front-line support staff of the Emergency Department ambulatory entrance.

Description

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Emergency Services Assistant

Other duties may be assigned.

• Practices according to entity mandatory requirements.
• Practices according to department expectations.
• Practices with a Customer Service approach to all activities.
• Provides care for patients according to facility/agency, JCAHO and the law.
• Provides care as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Documents according to facility/agency and department policies.
• Prioritizes duties according to patient and department needs.
• Meets the needs of the patient/family using internal and external resources.
• Uses appropriate physical resources/equipment in a safe manner.
• Maintains appropriate licenses, certifications, registrations required to perform duties of their designated role/position.
• Addresses age-specific needs of infants, toddlers, school age, adolescents, adults, older adults.
• Performs role in a responsible manner taking into account customer service initiatives.
• Provides care for patients according to facility, JCAHO and the law.
• Provides care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Performs specialized procedures as required by specific unit.
• Uses sterile techniques as necessary.
• Uses appropriate physical resources (equipment and supplies) in a safe manner.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers in a manner that reflects Falmouth Hospital's commitment to CARES: compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and service.

Qualifications

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Emergency Services Assistant, Grade: 5A, Job Code: 00289

• Ability to read, write and communication in English

• Possess a High school Diploma or equivalent (GED)

• Must meet at least one of the following qualifications:

• a) Completed a Nursing Assistant Program or equivalent

• b) Completed an EMT Program

• c) Completed an LPN Program

• d) Completed at least one year of Nursing School Program which includes two semesters of clinical practice

• e) Military corps person

• Possess a Current Basic Life Support Certification

• Successfully pass the Falmouth Hospital written competency exam for Nursing Assistant

• Obtain CPI Certification within 4 months from hire and must maintain recertification bi-annually.

Schedule Details: 56PP (Week 1: 32-hrs. & Week 2: 24-hrs.), Rotating Nights, 11p-7a, Every Other Weekend & Rotating Holidays

Organization

: Falmouth Hospital Association

Primary Location

: Massachusetts-Falmouth

Department: FHA-Emergency Services

Annual/Hourly: Hourly

Hiring Pay Range: $16.87 - $30.43