Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Nurse Assistant to join our team!
JOB SUMMARY: The wound Care/HBO Assistant (WCA) or nurse assistant (NA) is accountable for assuring the provision of quality wound care/HBO to all patients within his/her scope of practice. The Hyperbaric Assistant ensures that the patients’ physical and psychosocial needs are met in the clinic; all patients care is documented according to policy. This position is responsible for assessing, implementing and evaluating quality patient care and within his/her scope pf practice.
BENEFITS:
Taking care of our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
- Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital
Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Implements and evaluates quality patient care that is consistent with the established policies and procedures of the clinic.
- Competently helps treat wounds of the following categories as directed by the Nurse or Wound Specialist: Venous, Arterial, Diabetic, Burns, Surgical, Neuropathic, Traumatic, Bacterial, Viral and Fungal.
- Assists with pre and post hyperbaric patients to ensure all documented Vital signs are completed prior to the patient entering the chamber or leaving the facility.
- Tracks and conducts TCOMS per MVH Advanced Wound/Hyperbaric policies.
- Assist the HBO Techs and manager to review charts and address needs for potential HBO patients by gathering needed data.
- Is knowledgeable of the age specific attributes of the patients presenting for care.
- Adequately assesses and reassesses pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques.
- Is responsible for making wound care/HBO decisions within his/her scope of practice (as described by licensure and/or hospital policy) relating to patient care and performing other duties and functions that include, but are not limited to those described.
- Utilizes effective human relations and communication skills when interfacing with physicians, practitioners, patients/families/significant others and takes positive action to resolves patient care problems. Promotes excellence in customer/quest/staff/professional relations.
- Conduct reflects the mission, vision and guiding principles of Mountain View Hospital and the Advance Care and Hyperbaric Center.
- Agrees to abide by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
- Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
ABOUT MOUNTAIN VIEW:
Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.
Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.
