Nursing Assistant
Taos-NM-87571-United States
POSITION PURPOSE
The Nursing Assistant position provides essential support to the nursing team in delivering direct patient care. The Nursing Assistant will be responsible for performing a variety of patient care activities and functions. The role requires a commitment to patient safety, dignity, and comfort while maintaining a compassionate, respectful and professional attitude.
MINIMUM MANDATORY qualifications
Experience:
- One (1) year Nursing Assistant experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in a hospital environment.
- High school diploma or GED High School Equivalency Test required.
Mandatory Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Qualifications:
- Knowledge of patient care practices and basic anatomy and physiology.
- Ability to effectively use standard medical equipment (e.g., blood pressure cuff, thermometer, stethoscope).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment while maintaining a compassionate and patient-focused approach
- Adherence to Holy Cross Medical Center policies surrounding patient safety, infection control and HIPAA.
- Strong oral and written communication skills in dealing with a variety of individuals.
- Compassionate, patient-focused and adaptable to the dynamic needs of a rural healthcare setting.
- A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers.
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
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