Job Description
Description The Nursing Assistant II (NA II) is an entry-level position specifically designed for current nursing students aiming to enrich their preparation for a nursing career. Under the guidance of an experienced nurse, you will acquire valuable hands-on experience by providing safe, efficient, age-specific care to patients and families in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and/or sustain optimal health status.& The role is designed to build upon the experience gained in the classroom and during clinical rotations.
What can I do as a NAII?
NA IIs work under the direction of an RN to provide safe, efficient, age-specific care to patients and families to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and/or sustain optimal health status.& Responsibilities include:
Direct patient care delivery, including, but not limited to:
ADLs/hygiene, Vital signs, I&O, Bladder scanning, EKG, Glucometer & other point of care testing (where applicable) and Restraints
Communication and documentation of interventions and observations
Participation in quality improvement process&
Involved in learning and self-improvement&
Initiates and maintains a positive relationship with patients/customers and coworkers - why UH
Why choose UH as a Student Nurse?
Flexible schedules & orientation
Supportive & education focused culture
More hands-on practice of clinical & interpersonal skills
Build confidence in providing patient care
Team-work oriented staff & interdisciplinary teams
Exposure to EMR systems & documentation of interventions & observations
Learn about your areas of interest
Pathway for skill development and career advancement
Pathway to RN position post-graduation
Click on the links below to learn more about each specific unit.
Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
Neurology (Lerner Tower 4)
Neuro Science Unit (Neuro ICU)
Orthopaedics/Surgery (Lerner Tower 6)
Trauma (Lerner Tower 8)
Transplant Institute (Lerner Tower 9)
Trauma/Surgical ICU
Clinical Float pool - Med/Surg, ICU, SDU, ED included
Qualifications Education Requirements
Enrollment in a Diploma RN, Associate or bachelor's degree of Nursing from an accredited program
Successful completion of a Registered Nursing Fundamentals course required
Most up-to-date transcripts should be uploaded with application
Note: Education verification&will be required upon receiving a job offer.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience on a related unit or specialty in a practicum, internship or STNA/PCNA/NAII is preferred