src nursing assistant - Hooper Bay, AK , USA, United States - Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation

Description

Provides basic patient care including, but not limited to: age specific assistance with ADLs, assists physicians and nurses with procedures, assists with whirlpool treatments, changing bed linens, patient escort and monitoring' and any other therapeutic measures that result in a higher level of patient comfort.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Must successfully complete a medical terminology course within one year of hire.
• The successful candidate will be required to pass and maintain competencies for this position.
• Office equipment (i.e., telephone, computer, fax machine, copier, etc.) and medical equipment as appropriate for the position.
• Good human relations and oral/written communication skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Familiarity with hospital environment and clinical procedures.
• Must possess organization skills and the ability to handle information of a confidential nature and exercise good judgement on an independent basis.
• Possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with varying personalities and must remain calm, tactful and diplomatic at all times.
• Possess the ability to work independently and maintain accountability for work.
• LANGUAGE SKILLS:
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• REASONING ABILITY:
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Generous PTO - beginning at 4.5 weeks
• Ten paid holidays
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center