NURSING ASSISTANT - FLOAT POOL - CASUAL

divh2Nursing Assistant - Float Pool - Casual/h2pAssists in the safe care of the patient as directed. Assists in maintaining safe and efficient unit operations, while utilizing excellent customer service skills. Permitted to change patient from portable O2 to wall O2./ppReports to: Director of Patient Care Administration/ppPosition Supervises: N/A/ppEducation: Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent. Preferred: Current enrollment or completion of Nursing Assistant Training Program/ppRegistration/Certification/Licensure: Healthcare Provider CPR and Act 33/73 clearances/ppExperience: Minimum: N/A Preferred: Clinical experience obtained through a Nursing Assistant Training Program or previous experience working as a nursing assistant in an acute care facility./ppOther Requirements: Comprehensive Crisis Management per policy. Completion of EKG training within 1 year of hire/transfer. Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle single dose medications to include prescription and non-prescription medications. Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle sharps, such as needles, suture kits, lancets, syringes, etc./ppStatus: Non-Exempt/ppPhysical Requirements: The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted: Occasional: (0-1/3 of day, 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr) Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day, 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr) Constant: ( 2/3rd of day, 5.5 hrs/day, 24 reps/hr) NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function./ppNon-Material Handling/ppStanding * - Remaining on ones feet in an upright position remaining stationary. - OCCASIONAL/ppWalking * - Remaining upright on ones feet, and moving about. - FREQUENT/ppSitting - Body remains in a seated position. - OCCASIONAL/ppStooping * - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist. - FREQUENT/ppBending * - To flex the upper body forward. - FREQUENT/ppTwisting * - To rotate the upper body forward. - FREQUENT/ppClimbing - To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders. - OCCASIONAL/ppLadders - To ascend and descend ladders. - N/A/ppStairs - To ascend and descend stairs. - OCCASIONAL/ppKneeling - To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONAL/ppSquatting * - To move the body downwards by bending both knees. - FREQUENT/ppCrouching * - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs. - OCCASIONAL/ppCrawling - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees. - N/A/ppReaching Horizontal * - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - FREQUENT/ppReaching Overhead * - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height. - FREQUENT/ppGrasping * - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object. - FREQUENT/ppFinger Manipulation - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers. - OCCASIONAL/ppSeeing * - Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity. - CONSTANT/ppHearing - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT/ppRepetitive Upper Extremity Use - Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time. - N/A/ppRepetitive Lower Extremity Use - Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time. - N/A/ppMaterial Handling/ppPushing * - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction. Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person. OCCASIONAL 20# - 50#/ppPulling * - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction. Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person. OCCASIONAL 20# - 50#/ppLift * - Floor to waist OCCASIONAL 20# - 50#/ppLift * - Waist to shoulder FREQUENT UP TO 20#/ppLift * - Shoulder to overhead OCCASIONAL UP TO 20#/ppCarrying * - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands ( 10 feet) OCCASIONAL Up to 20#/ppEnvironmental Factors/ppWorking alone - OCCASIONAL/ppWorking in cramped quarters * - FREQUENT/ppConstant interruptions * - FREQUENT/ppWorking with hands in water * - FREQUENT/ppUse of power tools - N/A/ppWorking on ladders/scaffolding - N/A/ppExposure to vibration - N/A/ppExposure to dust - N/A/ppExposure to noise (constant) - OCCASIONAL/ppExposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) - N/A/ppExposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - N/A/ppExposure to slippery walking surfaces * - OCCASIONAL/ppExposure to solvents, grease, oils - N/A/ppExposure to radiant energy, i.e. computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) - OCCASIONAL/ppWorking with bloodborne pathogens - FREQUENT/ppCardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical Demand/ppSedentary to Light - N/A/ppMedium * - CONSTANT/ppHeavy to Very Heavy- N/A/ppEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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