NAC Student

*** Paid Training & Employment Opportunity***

We are offering:

• Paid employment during NA-R & NA-C training
• We pay first year license & testing fees ($200 Value)
• Benefit eligible after 90 days probation period provided you work full time or part time hours.

Primary Scheduled Hours:  56 hours per pay period - evening shift.

Job Summary

Provides direct and indirect patient care activities under the direction of an RN/LPN.  Assists patients in performing tasks involving direct or indirect patient care, treatment and maintenance of the nursing unit.

Who are we?

• Newport Hospital and Health Services is located in Newport, WA on the Washington-Idaho border.  We are an independent rural healthcare provider.
• Newport Hospital and Health Services consists of:
  • 24 bed Rural Community Hospital - Trauma Level IV
  • 15 providers Rural Health Clinic
  • 72 – bed, high –level care,  Advanced Assisted Living Facility
  • 42 – apartment;  low-moderate care level Assisted Living Facility
  • In 2021 we celebrated our 100th year in operation servicing the local members of Newport, WA and the surrounding communities. 

Education Background and Experience

Minimum Education:

High School graduate or equivalent

Professional Requirements

• Maintain regulatory requirements.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled; complete work within designated timelines.
• Demonstrates the ability to adhere to the mission, ethics and goals of the District.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients, guests and staff in a courteous, respectful and helpful manner.

Essential Job Functions

• Transporting residents.
• Removing linens and trash to proper receptacles
• Assist with screening of visitors
• Answering calls
• Assists in the preparation for admission of residents.
• Ensures property and clothing are properly labelled on admission and throughout the stay.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
• Checks unit for adequate linen.  Folds neatly and arranges linen in linen closet.  Cleans linen cart.  Provides clean linen and clothing.  Makes beds.
• Treats residents and their families with respect and dignity.
• Distributes drinking water and other nourishments to residents.
• Assists and encourages participation in daily restorative nursing programs.
• Monitors and maintains cleanliness or wheelchairs and assistive devices.
• Assists residents with handling and care of clothing and other personal property (including dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids and prosthetic devices).

In accordance with Washington State Governor's Proclamation 21.14.2, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Full vaccination status or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with NHHS. Please contact HR at 509-447-6320 for any vaccination verification questions or to request an accommodation application.

The above job summary, professional requirements and essential job functions are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed.  It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel for this job classification.

Compensation/How We Care For You:

Successful candidates typically begin between the beginning and midpoint of the compensation range ($18.50 – $21.79/hour) dependent on qualifications/experience and receive compensation increment increases annually.

Qualified employees of Newport Hospital & Health Services are offered the following benefits:

• We offer competitive wages.
• Comprehensive benefit package including:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Retirement with a 6% dollar for dollar employer match
  • Long Term Disability
  • AFLAC
  • Flexible Spending Account
• We provide a complimentary gym membership
• We offer various tuition assistance programs
• We give back to our community – snack bags for local schools and assist with Meals on Wheels for our elderly. 
• We work where we play - Three major ski resorts are located within one hour of Newport, numerous lakes, rivers, and hiking trails.   Truly an abundance of outdoor recreation.
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• All employees are given the opportunity to learn and advance within the organization.
• We offer strong family-like support system
• Collaboration and team building is supported and developed using teaching and practice of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Newport Hospital & Health Services (NHHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. NHHS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

NHHS employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

NHHS is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at 509-447-6320.