Hospital Nurse Aide

Job Description

*We require all employees to be COVID-19 vaccinated or to have filed for an approved Medical or Religious Exemption with our facility*

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs the functions of a nursing assistant in carrying out all assignments given by the RN or LPN in charge of the unit. Is accountable for all patient care he/she gives during a shift. Is responsible for promoting team work among co-workers and personal self development. Maintain confidentiality of information regarding clients, families, health care personnel and Bowdle HealthCare Center

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Eighth grade education or equivalent

License/Certification: None

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assist with routine nursing care and treatment procedures in accordance with established Bowdle Healthcare Center policies and procedures.

2. Assist the nurse in charge in implementing nursing care, recognizes and responds to priorities in giving nursing care.

3. Assist in admission, transfer, and discharge procedures of patients.

4. Performs and documents vitals with accuracy and reports abnormalities immediately to nurse in charge.

5. Anticipates patient's needs and responds to call lights promptly.

6. Reports any change in patient's status giving pertinent data relating to patients condition in an accurate, concise manner.

7. Able to adapt to change in work load or patient tasks.

8. Receive report from previous shift regarding pertinent patient information.

9. Knows and understands role of nurse aide - seeking guidance and direction as necessary; Receptive to constructive critique or advice from other staff.

10. Maintains a clear, safe environment for patients and co-workers.

11. Knows emergency procedures for fire, internal/external disaster plans, code red, and participates in drills.

12. Attends required in-service program and staff meetings. If unable to attend meetings, reads minutes.

13. Conforms to established facility personnel policies.

14. Stays available and accessible at all times when on duty.

15. Displays a positive attitude towards work and patients.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS:

Primary Physical Requirements

LIFT up to 10 lbs.: Frequently when lifting charts, supplies, etc.

LIFT 11 to 25 lbs.: Occasionally when lifting equipment.

LIFT 26 to 50 lbs.: Occasionally when lifting and transferring patients, equipment etc.

LIFT over 50 lbs.: Occasionally when lifting and transferring patients with assistance of another staff member.

CARRY up to 10 lbs.: Frequently when lifting charts, supplies, etc.

CARRY 11 to 25 lbs.: Occasionally when lifting equipment.

CARRY 26 to 50 lbs.: Occasionally when lifting and transferring patients, equipment, etc.

CARRY over 50 lbs.: Occasionally when lifting and transferring patient with assistance of another staff member.

REACH above shoulder height: Necessary in performing daily routine patient care.

REACH at shoulder height: Necessary in performing daily routine patient care.

REACH below shoulder height: Necessary in performing daily routine patient care.

PUSH/PULL: Occasionally with equipment used.

Hand Manipulation

Grasping: Frequently necessary in performing various patient care activities, especially use of pen when documenting into medical record.

Handling: Frequently with use of equipment and use of pen in documentation.

Fingering: Daily performance of duties such as various procedures and charting.

Controls & Equipment: Blood pressure gauge, thermometer, stethoscope, wheelchair, urinary catheters, telephone, paging system, Hoyer lift, whirlpool, transfer belts, walkers, and cane.

Other Physical Considerations

Twisting: Necessary with various patient care activities.

Bending: Necessary with various patient care activities.

Squatting: Necessary with various patient care activities.

Kneeling: Necessary with various patient care activities.

Crouching: Necessary with various patient care activities.

DURING AN 8 HOUR DAY, EMPLOYEE IS REQUIRED TO:

Consecutive Hours Total Hours

Sit less than 1 3

Stand less than 1 1

Walk less than 1 4

DURING A 12 HOUR DAY, EMPLOYEE IS REQUIRED TO:

Consecutive Hours Total Hours

Sit less than 1 5

Stand less than 1 2

Walk less than 1 5

WORK SURFACE:

Primarily tile surface.

COGNITIVE AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Talking: Very necessary in carrying out duties and responsibilities; and communicating with staff, patients and families.

Hearing: Very necessary in carrying out duties and responsibilities; and communicating with staff, patients and families.

Sight: Also necessary in performing nursing tasks.

SUMMARY OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES:

Bloodborne Pathogens:

Tasks and procedures performed by employee involve risks classified by CDC as:

Category I (Direct contact with blood or other bodily fluids to which universal precautions apply)

Refer to Exposure Control Plan for additional information.

OTHER CONSIDERATION AND REQUIREMENTS:

Work Hazards: Risk of being exposed to communicable or infectious disease and back strain if proper safety precautions are not followed.

Consequences of Action: Failure to comply with department and/or facility policies will result in disciplinary action as outlined in the personnel policy manual.

This position requires 15 days notice of resignation.