nursing assistant

40 hours per week. Day/Night Rotation 2 - 8 hours shifts, hours shifts per week. Hours: 6a-630p, 6p-630a, 6a-230p, 2p-1030pJob Summary:Assists in the safe care of the patient on the 6 Tower unit as directed. Assists in maintaining safe and efficient unit operations and utilizes excellent customer service skills. Permitted to change patient from portable O2 to wall O2.EducationMinimum:High School Diploma or equivalentPreferred:Current enrollment or completion of a Nursing Assistant training programRegistration/Certification/Licensure:Healthcare Provider CPR and Act 33/73 ClearancesExperienceMinimum:NonePreferred:Previous experience working as a nursing assistant in an acute care facility.Other Requirements:Comprehensive Crisis Management per policy. Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle single dose medications to includeprescription and non-prescription medications. Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle sharps, such as needles, suture kits,lancets, syringes, etc.Status:Non-ExemptPhysical Requirements:The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:Occasional:(0-1/3 of day , hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)Frequent:(1/3 -2/3 of day , 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.Non-Material HandlingStanding*- Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - FREQUENTWalking - Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - CONSTANTSitting - Body remains in a seated position - OCCASIONALFirst NamexxxxxMiddle NamexxxxxLast NamexxxxxPosition Code Position NameNURSING ASSISTANTDepartment NameBMH 6T OrthoFacility NameButler Memorial HospitalEmployee NumberxxxxxStooping - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - FREQUENTBending*- To flex the upper body forward - FREQUENTTwisting - To rotate the upper body forward - FREQUENTClimbing - To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - OCCASIONALLadders - To ascend and descend ladders - N/AKneeling - To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONALSquatting - To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONALCrouching - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - OCCASIONALCrawling - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - OCCASIONALReaching Horizontal - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - FREQUENTReaching Overhead - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - FREQUENTGrasping - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - FREQUENTFinger Manipulation - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - CONSTANTSeeing - Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANTHearing - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANTRepetitive Upper Extremity Use - Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - N/ARepetitive Lower Extremity Use - Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - N/AMaterial HandlingPushing* To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away from thepersonOCCASIONAL20# - 50#Pulling * To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards the personOCCASIONAL20# - 50#Lift * Floor to WaistOCCASIONAL20# - 50#Lift - Waist to shoulderFREQUENT20# - 50#Lift * Shoulder to overheadOCCASIONALUp to 20#Carrying * To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)FREQUENTUp to 20#Environmental FactorsWorking alone * N/AWorking in cramped quarters * FREQUENTConstant interruptions * FREQUENTWorking with hands in water * FREQUENTUse of power tools N/AWorking on ladders/scaffolding N/AExposure to vibration N/AExposure to dust N/AExposure to noise (constant) OCCASIONALExposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) N/AExposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing N/AExposure to slippery walking surfaces OCCASIONALExposure to solvents, grease, oils N/AExposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) OCCASIONALWorking with bloodborne pathogens * FREQUENTCardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical DemandPhysicalDemandMetLevelExamples of similar activity intensitySedentary toLight0 - 3.5Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work.Medium House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-playwith children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf(carrying clubs).Heavy to VeryHeavy> 6.4Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailinghay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.As relates to this position:Sedentary to Light* - FREQUENTMedium - OCCASIONALHeavy to Very Heavy - N/AEqual Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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