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Department: Inpatient Hospice
Shift/schedule: Part Time (16 hrs/wk), Day Shift
GENERAL SUMMARY
Works under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. The Hospice Nursing Assistant's primary job function is to perform delegated nursing tasks assigned by the registered nurse, performing selected technical support activities and assisting the registered nurse and licensed practical nurse to perform specific nursing activities. Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
• Ability to read, write and speak English required
• Completion of an approved nursing assistant program or equivalent experience required
Licensure:
• BLS within 90 days of hire required
Experience:
• Approximately six months prior experience in either the acute, long term care or community based care setting preferred.
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
1. Performs basic patient care activities.
2. Observes patients and reports unusual conditions and/or reactions to the registered nurse.
3. Assists with admissions, discharges and transfers of patients.
4. Answers call lights and responds to patient needs.
5. Maintains patient environment and performs routine cleaning tasks in nursing unit/patient rooms.
6. Completes clinical record documentation per policy.
7. Participates in in-services, department meetings, and workshops to advance knowledge and skill.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.
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Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.
Southern Ohio Medical Center (SOMC) is a 248-bed hospital in Portsmouth, Ohio, providing emergency and surgical care, as well as a wide range of other health-care services (see Programs and Services for details).
SOMC employs over 3,000 full- and part-time people, has a medical staff of more than 266 physicians and specialists, and is supported by more than 464 regular volunteers.
Annual Statistics
13,000 patients admitted
12,000 surgeries
79,000 emergency cases
196,000 outpatient tests
Our Mission
We will make a difference.
Our Strategic Values
Safety: We will build and sustain an exceptionally safe organization.
Quality: We will deliver and sustain exceptional quality of care.
Service: We will deliver and sustain exceptional customer service.
Relationships: We will build and sustain exceptional relationships.
Performance: We will achieve and sustain exceptional financial performance.
Our Vision
We will become the leading medical center in our region.
Our Cardinal Value
We honor the dignity and worth of each person.
