For 50+ years,
UH Parma Medical Center has provided high-quality health care to the residents of Parma and surrounding communities and now offers a Level 3 trauma center. This 332-bed full-service community hospital employs 2,000 Northeast Ohio residents, including more than 500 physicians trained in more than 30 specialties.
A Brief Overview The Nursing Assistant II (NA II) is an entry-level position specifically designed for current nursing students aiming to enrich their preparation for a nursing career. Under the guidance of an experienced nurse, you will acquire valuable hands-on experience by providing safe, efficient, age-specific care to patients and families in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and/or sustain optimal health status. The role is designed to build upon the experience gained in the classroom and during clinical rotations.
What You Will Do - Direct patient care delivery (includes ADL's, hygiene measures, select treatments, patient/family education, discharge preparation)
- Communication and documentation of interventions and observations
- Participation in quality improvement process
- Involved in learning and self-improvement
- Initiates and maintains a positive relationship with patients/customers and coworkers
- Demonstrates a professional demeanor when responding to patients/customers.
Additional Responsibilities - Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Current NA II opportunities exist across
UH Parma Medical Center including: •Cardiac ICU •Emergency Services •General Acute Care (Medical/Surgical) •Intensive Care Unit (ICU) •Joint Camp •Step Down
Qualifications: Education Qualifications - Current enrollment in an accredited professional A.D.N. nursing program with satisfactory academic record (Required) or
- (BSN) Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Current enrollment with satisfactory academic record (Preferred)
Skills and Abilities - Thorough knowledge of nursing process and practice. (Required proficiency)
- Completion of an appropriate clinical rotation including patient care activities, including ambulating, transferring, bathing & grooming. (Required proficiency)
- Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed medical therapies (i.e. stethoscope, thermometers, glucometers, and electronic monitoring devices). (Required proficiency)
- Excellent communication skills. (Required proficiency)
Physical Demands - Standing - Frequently
- Walking - Frequently
- Sitting - Rarely
- Lifting - Frequently (50 lbs)
- Carrying - Frequently (50 lbs)
- Pushing - Frequently (50 lbs)
- Pulling - Frequently (50 lbs)
- Climbing - Occasionally (50 lbs)
- Balancing - Occasionally
- Stooping - Frequently
- Kneeling - Frequently
- Crouching - Frequently
- Crawling - Occasionally
- Reaching - Frequently
- Handling - Frequently
- Grasping - Frequently
- Feeling - Constantly
- Talking - Constantly
- Hearing - Constantly
- Repetitive Motions - Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly
In addition to completing the online application form, candidates should upload their unofficial transcripts showing current enrollment in a nursing program. If you do not have an unofficial transcript readily available, you may request one from your academic institution's student portal or registrar's office.