Nurse Assistant - Intensive Care Units (Full-time, 7am-7pm Days)
WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER·Fayetteville, Arkansas
WASHINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER·Fayetteville, Arkansas
Assist nursing staff with basic patient hygiene, mobility, and the collection of vital signs. Provide clerical support and transport medications or blood products as needed.
The role of the Nurse Assistant reports to the Unit Manager and Director of Nursing. This position, under close supervision of a licensed nurse, is responsible for assisting the nursing staff in caring for patients. This position assists in achieving patient quality of care, national patient safety, regulatory agency, and budgetary goals. Essential Position Responsibilities Assist with basic hygiene needs Obtain vital signs and document into the electronic medical records system Assist with ambulation, patient mobility, and transport Assist patient with meals, as needed Transport medications and blood products, including sealed medication trays for crash cart exchange, as needed Assist with clerical support duties including, data entry, order entry, and maintaining departmental supplies Qualifications Education: High school diploma or GED Licensure and Certifications: CPR required within 90 days.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and CPR certification within 90 days of hire. Previous experience in an acute care setting is preferred.
Market context
Nursing positions in Arkansas are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and care settings, especially for candidates with current licensure and advanced life-support certifications. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for an Arkansas RN license, ACLS, BLS, and PALS, with a BSN preferred for some openings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certifications and highlight flexible scheduling or professional development experience in your application.
