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ED Assistant - Nursing

MaineHealth
United States, Maine, Portland
110 Free Street (Show on map)
Jul 26, 2024
Summary Position Summary (3 - 10 hour night shifts, 6:00pm - 4:30am every 3rd weekend or every other weekend) Under supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse and according to defined policy and procedures, offers assistance in the transporting of patients to inpatient units and diagnostic centers; offers support to the unit including such functions as maintaining room readiness and supplies; provides a neat, clean, and organized environment; assists with paging requests; and sorts papers generated by the multiple printers in the department. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Education: N/A License/Certifications: N/A Experience: N/A Interpersonal skills necessary to exchange information and maintain courteous relationships with patients, visitors, and Maine Medical Center employees. Ability to read, write, and speak English in order to check patient and record identification, follow simple oral or written instructions, and to complete standard forms. Knowledge of policies, procedures, and organizational structure of the unit, Nursing Services, and the institution. Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time (up to 90% of work time) and to lift and push patients with wheelchairs or stretchers for up to 90% of work time. Additional Information Maine Medical Center is a Magnet designated 700-bed tertiary care and teaching institution. MMC is Maine's largest hospital and a state-wide health care resource. MMC offers outstanding career opportunities and quality of life in Portland.