Summary: Provide essential patient care in a fast-paced emergency department setting. Assist with patient admissions, orientation, and support nursing care plans by performing delegated tasks. Maintain a safe, clean, and well-stocked environment to ensure optimal patient comfort and safety.

Major Responsibilities:

• Support patient admissions including orientation to unit routines and equipment.
• Respond promptly to patient needs, providing direct assistance or escalating as necessary.
• Assist in implementing nursing care plans through delegated patient care activities.
• Maintain patient safety by ensuring proper use of equipment and supplies.
• Manage medication and supply retrieval for patient care.
• Keep patient areas clean and well-stocked.
• Participate actively in cost containment and accurate patient service charging.
• Engage in educational and performance improvement initiatives.
• Perform waived testing and maintain required skills per unit competency.
• Demonstrate commitment to customer satisfaction, patient flow, and operational efficiency.

Education and Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification mandatory.
• Current registration with the appropriate state nursing assistant registry.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Experience and Skills:

• No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to read and comprehend English.
• Flexibility in work tasks and schedules.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Understanding of age-specific patient care considerations.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work variable shifts including days.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and patient turning.
• Visual and auditory acuity to observe patient conditions.
• Exposure to blood and body fluids with adherence to safety protocols.

This role is ideal for compassionate individuals eager to contribute to patient care in a dynamic emergency department within a regional healthcare network serving the Southeastern United States.