registered nurse La Grange, GA
Wellstar Health System
Full Time
La Grange, GA
129052 - 82158 USD ANNUAL Today
Job description
Overview
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice?
At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.
Responsibilities
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center located LaGrange GA - We are seeking a Nursing Assistant to join our Med/Surg Team!
Come be part of the team that was voted 2022 Large Busniess of the Year by LaGrange Troup County Chamber of Commerce.
The Care Partner is a support care provider who functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The Care Partner primary focus will be to promote a positive patient experience by partnering with the nurse, physician, healthcare team and other healthcare providers to provide excellence in patient experience; and assist with daily living activities and comfort measures. The Care Partner assists other health care providers with safe, age appropriate and culturally aware care by performing basic patient care functions; i.e. ADL’s, ambulation, and vital signs.
The Care Partner may require approved advanced technical training skills may be required i.e. phlebotomy, simple treatments, dressing changes, oral suctioning, and discontinuing Foley catheters. Performing additional advanced skills may be required to support clinical care and will fluctuate depending on the needs of the unit. Performing clerical functions such as: retrieval of data, maintaining unit supplies, and transporting supplies/patient medications will be required. The Care Partner must be able to work in a fast-paced environment which requires multi-tasking and effective communication with the Registered Nurse and ancillary team. Must be able to perform under stressful conditions with a compassionate, respectful and service mindset. Must be able to take direction from a variety of care providers. Must be organized with excellent communication skills
Qualifications
This is a Full Time Night Shift position.
Required Minimum Education
- Rising High School Senior (completion of junior year) or senior classification in with satisfactory standing (2.0 GPA or higher)
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
Preferred Education:
- High school diploma or General Education Diploma/Development (GED). Graduation from a State approved program for Certified Nursing Assistants or Patient Care Tech Program preferred.
Required Minimum Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) is required by the first day of employment.
Required Skill
- Ability to follow detailed directions.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Clear verbal and written communication, specifically ability to document.
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
We’d like to invite you on a career journey like no other! In return for your contributions, we’ll help you make the most of all life’s moments – on and off the job. Wellstar Total Rewards is designed to provide for your total well-being, including: Your Wellness, Your Pay, Your Future, Your Joy. We think it’s pretty simple – we care for our team members and our team members care for the community.
Make a difference in patients’ lives… and your own! Here, it’s more than healthcare – it’s CareerCare!
About Wellstar Health System
CEO: Candice Saunders
Revenue: $500 million to $1 billion (USD)
Size: 10000+ Employees
Type: Nonprofit Organization
Website: https://www.wellstar.org
Year Founded: 1993
Wellstar Health System
https://www.wellstar.org
Marietta, GA
Candice Saunders
$500 million to $1 billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Nonprofit Organization
Health Care Services & Hospitals
1993
