Nursing Care Partner- Med Surg Unit 2W
Company: Sentara Healthcare Inc
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: March 20, 2023
Job Description:
Sentara Healthcare is currently hiring for a Nursing Care
Partner to work at Sentara Leigh Hospital on the Med Surg
Unit.Hours/Shift:Full-time, rotating shift to include 12-hour day
and night shifts (6am to 6pm and 6pm to 6am) with possibility to
pick-up 6pm to 10pm shift.Department/Position Overview:In 2022 our
amazing unit received the AMSN PRISM Award.PRISM stands
forPremierRecognitionIn theSpecialty ofMed-surg. Through this
distinguished honor, AMSN and MSNCB identify and celebrate
medical-surgical units that achieve sustained excellence through
exhibiting:
- Effective leadership
- Recruitment and retention of competent staff members
- Evidence-based practice
- Positive patient outcomes
- Healthy work environment
- Lifelong learning of unit staff membersOur unit's main focus is
stroke patients and about half of our population is geriatric. Join
us to see what it's like to work on a nationally recognized unit!As
aNursing Care Partner/Patient Care Technicianwith Sentara, you will
have the opportunity to learn many new skills. From taking vitals
to blood draws and daily care. The primary duties of this position
include supporting the admission/discharge process, changing,
bathing ambulating patients, drawing blood, foley catheter care,
meeting patient needs while working under the direct supervision of
a nurse. You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone
working together to provide the best care for our patients.Click to
hear Jennifer tell us about a day in the life of a Nursing Care
Partner (NCP) with Sentara Healthcare.Minimum Requirements:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent and one of the following
- Sentara Care Partner Certification Program, or
- Successful completion of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA),
or
- National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), or
- National Patient Care Technician (NCPCT), or
- Completion of US Navy Hospital Corps School, or
- Emergency Services to include EMR, EMS, EMT, AEMT and
Paramedic, or
- Current student enrolled in a clinical program (beyond
prerequisites) having completed at least one semester of RN, LPN,
RT or PT, or
- Current work experience within last three years as a PCT or
Nursing Assistant.
- One year of prior health care experience preferred.
- American Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90
days of hire.Facility Highlights:Sentara Benefits:Sentara employees
strive to make our communities healthier places to live. We're
setting the standard for medical excellence within a vibrant,
creative, and highly productive workplace. For more information
about our employee benefits, Be a part of an excellent healthcare
organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety,
Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve
health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the
communities that we serve!Keywords: NCP, Nursing Care Partner, CNA,
Certified Nursing Assistant, Nursing Assistant, NA, Patient Care
Tech, PCT, MA, Medical Assistant, EMT, EMS, Paramedic, Orthopedic,
Ortho, Monster, Talroo-Allied HealthNursing Care Partners are
unlicensed staff members who are accountable to, and work under the
direct supervision of a professional nurse to implement delegated
aspects of nursing care. Provide patient care, support the
admissions and discharge process, and comply with patient safety
practices under the direction of the professional nurse. Observe
patients' physical, mental, and emotional conditions and report any
change to the nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Other/National
- Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) -
Other/National
- High School Grad or Equivalent
Keywords: Sentara Healthcare Inc, Norfolk , Nursing Care Partner- Med Surg Unit 2W, Healthcare , Norfolk, Virginia
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