SRC Nursing Assistant

Position Summary:
Provides basic patient care including, but not limited to:  age specific assistance with ADLs, assists physicians and nurses with procedures, assists with whirlpool treatments, changing bed linens, patient escort and monitoring’ and any other therapeutic measures that result in a higher level of patient comfort.  Applies age specific considerations and cultural diversity when rendering patient care.  Supports Yukon Kuskokwim Health Corporation’s mission statement.

Position Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Must successfully complete a medical terminology course within one year of hire.
• The successful candidate will be required to pass and maintain competencies for this position.
• Office equipment (i.e., telephone, computer, fax machine, copier, etc.) and medical equipment as appropriate for the position.
• Good human relations and oral/written communication skills. 
• Knowledge of medical terminology. 
• Familiarity with hospital environment and clinical procedures. 
• Must possess organization skills and the ability to handle information of a confidential nature and exercise good judgement on an independent basis. 
• Possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with varying personalities and must remain calm, tactful and diplomatic at all times. 
• Possess the ability to work independently and maintain accountability for work.
• LANGUAGE SKILLS:
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. 
  • Ability to write simple correspondence. 
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• REASONING ABILITY:
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. 
  • Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Benefits Include:

• Retirement plans
• Employee Wellness Center

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