Job Summary
The Nursing Assistant delivers direct care to patients under the guidance of a Registered Nurse. The role supports patients’ health, comfort, and safety by monitoring vital signs, helping with activities of daily living, maintaining medical equipment, and carrying out tasks assigned through the nursing plan of care. Care must be appropriate to the ages and needs of a diverse patient population.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care under Registered Nurse supervision.
- Measure and monitor patients’ vital signs and report relevant observations.
- Assist patients with daily living activities while supporting their comfort and dignity.
- Promote a safe care environment and help ensure patient safety.
- Manage and assist with medical equipment as needed for patient care.
- Complete delegated tasks that support implementation of the nursing plan.
- Adapt care to patients across a diverse population and a range of ages.
Qualifications
- Current Washington Nursing Assistant Certification License.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Ability to provide age-appropriate care to a diverse patient population.
Providence provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
