Nursing Assistant - Acute Care for the Elderly
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Nursing Assistant - 6W, Acute Care for the ElderlyFull-Time, 36 hrs/week, 7p-7aSumma Health System - Akron City HospitalSumma Health System is recognized as one of the region's top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate toSumma because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.Summary:Supports the patient care team by performing multifunctional activities such as direct patient care, under the direction of a Registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse, and administrative/clerical support.Minimum Qualifications:1. Formal Education Required:a. Proven ability to read and write English, follow written and oral instructions, and perform basic mathematical functionsb. STNA certification preferred2. Experience & Training Required:a. Completion of Summa's orientation and Summa's certification for the roleb. Attain American Heart Association basic life support certification during initial training period and maintain certification thereafter.3. Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:a. Ability to work well within a team environment: by accepting and offering honest and constructive feedback; by supporting team goals and encouraging other team members; and by collaborating with patient care members to consolidate work, solve problems, create new methods and/or reduce costsb. Ability to understand and carry out the vision of patient care at Summa: to create a patient care environment that is focused on the needs and expectations of the patient, our customerc. Ability to be self-directed in executing responsibilities within a team structure.d. Ability to take initiative to contribute beyond the scope of formal duties (e.g., suggesting innovative ideas and providing feedback on a team's direction)e. Shows flexibility/adaptability in meeting environmental constraints and demands placed on services as is common with changing reimbursement and managed care targetsf. Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time, frequent pushing, pulling and lifting of patients, cleaning equipment, and materialsg. Assumes accountability for demonstrating behaviors consistent with the customer service policyh. Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity4. Level of Physical Demands:a. Heavy: Exerts 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or ten to 20 pounds of force continuously to move objects.b. Exposure to blood and body fluids and sharps; risks to falls, strains, contagious diseases, etc.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled$16.44/hr - $19.72/hrThe salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.