Nursing Assistant Certified Medical Telemetry - Full-time Days with rotation

Job DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARYResponsible to the Unit Director/Manager/designee for overall practice. In his/her absence is responsible to the Nursing Supervisor, Charge Nurse or Nursing House Supervisor of the shift. Works under the direct supervision of a professional nurse and is responsible to her/him for the care/duties assigned.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation:High School graduate or GED.Completion of a patient care training course is preferred.Experience:Previous experience in a position with patient care activity is preferred.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:Updates knowledge and skills on an ongoing basis including, but not limited to successful completion and maintenance of job related competencies.Effectively functions as a team member and as a liaison between patient and staff.Supports and encourages harmonious communication skills.Uses verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills.Demonstrates high level of mental and emotional tolerance, uses tact, sensitivity and sound judgments.Communicates in highly professional manner at all times.License/Certification/Registration:Nursing Assistant Certification preferred.If Nursing Assistant Certified must be certified by the state of Pennsylvania.Meets the American Heart Association's standards for Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renews BLS every two years.Within three months from the hire/transfer date, completes Crisis Prevention Institute's Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI NCI) training and renews every 2 years thereafter.SUPERVISION RECEIVEDReceives direct supervision from the Unit Director/Manager, Supervisor, Charge Nurse, or Nursing House Supervisor. Performs under immediate supervision work assignments which are given at frequent intervals and checked regularly.SUPERVISION GIVENNoneAbout UsWhy Mount Nittany Health?