Nurse Assistant-2 Parkview Tower Unit at Community Foundation of Northwest Indiana – Munster, Indiana

Nurse Assistant Job, 8 hours Evening (3-11:30p) and Nights (11p-7:30a), ED Observation Unit

Powers Health is hiring a Nurse Assistant for 2 Parkview Tower to work evenings and days at Community Hospital in Munster, IN.

The 2 Parkview Tower Unit is a 14-bed multidisciplinary 24-hour unit located on the second floor of the Parkview Tower within the hospital. Patients over the age of twelve years may be admitted to this unit, but the average age is 65 years. The highest volume of patients will be observation / short stay patients. The most common types of patients admitted to 2 Parkview Tower includes patients with: angina, R/O or Post MI, cardiac dysrhythmia, CAD, COPD, CHF, and syncope / TIA. The top three diagnoses for this unit are: A. Coronary atherosclerosis of native coronary artery, B. Atrial fibrillation, and C. other chest pain. Possible scheduled shifts on IMCU Telemetry based on unit needs.

Nurse Assistant Roles and Responsibilities:

• Performs various designated patient care activities necessary in caring for the personal needs, comfort and safety of the patient in accordance with Hospital Policy and Nursing Service Standards.
• Assists patients with ADLs, ambulation, mobility, positioning, turning and lifting while maintaining all Safety Patient Care Practices.
• Assists patients with transfers and discharges.
• Assists patients with nutritional needs ie passing and collecting food trays, feeding patients, providing fresh water every shift, assist with maintenance of special diets and between meal nourishment.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• One year direct patient care experience with successful completion of competency exam, completion of one semester of clinicals in nursing program or completion of nursing assistant certification required.
• CPR certification required.
• Completes annual skill validations as well as safety and infection control procedures.

Your Extraordinary Career Starts Here

We invite you to join our team of professionals where your unique talents will be well utilized in a work environment that promotes your further growth and development. In return for your valuable service and contributions, CHS offers a competitive wage and benefits package along with the necessary tools, resources and mentoring opportunities to support your career advancement goals.

Our comprehensive benefits program includes, but is not limited to:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Wellness program, including free screenings
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Retirement savings plan
• Life insurance
• Disability income protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness center discount program
• Tuition assistance and career development
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Reward and recognition programs

Join our team of healthcare professionals at Powers Health. Apply today!