Nurse Aide - Acute Care

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Join our caring community at Sidney Regional Medical Center in Sidney, Nebraska! We are currently pursuing a team-oriented and friendly full-time Nurse Aide to join our Acute Care team.

At SRMC, our patients are our number one priority. We aim to provide extraordinary care every single day by ensuring that our patients’ well-being comes first, but amazing patient care starts with YOU. Your encouragement and hard work will make all the difference!

Loan Repayment: SRMC is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! We provide employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness.

Why Us:

· Panhandle Hospitality: Bring your warmth and kindness to our residents with a smile.

· Close-Knit Team: Small community, big heart – where every team member makes a difference.

· Meaningful Impact: Your dedication transforms lives and creates a supportive, caring environment.

Responsibilities:

· Provides direct patient care duties in the hospital under direction of nursing and medical staff.

· Answer call lights and assist with patient requests.

· Baths patient, assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLS) and assist with ambulation.

· Serve and collect food trays, pass water, and feed patients requiring help.

· Change bed linens daily and as needed.

· Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, food and fluids intake and output, as directed. Applies compresses, ice bags, aquapads, and Ted hose (pneumatic hose).

· Performs transferring, ambulation, or range of motion as directed in individual care plans.

· Lifts, moves and transports patients, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices.

· Assist with Peri-cares and post mortem cares as necessary.

· Assist with setting up auxiliary equipment (i.e. oxygen, suction, Gomco, nebulizers, K-Pads, etc.) under the direction of RN or assigned LPN that does not require a license for performance.

· Demonstrates personal accountability in the delivery of patient care in a competent, professional, and compassionate manner.

· Performs and maintains documentation.

· Observe and report changes in the patient’s status to RN or LPN caring for patient or charge nurse.

· Completes shift end check with a nurse prior to leaving duty.

· Conducts and documents through the EMR a thorough account of each patient’s status during scheduled shift.

· Communicates and collaborates effectively with other health team members regarding patient’s condition, nursing plan of care.

· Follows approved shift report format when communicating patient information.

· Promotes and ensures patient safety in performance of all responsibilities.

· Assist in maintaining a safe, neat and clean environment; reports environmental deficiencies to the house supervisor such as lighting and equipment.

· Demonstrates proficient technical/clinical skills and operational knowledge of equipment on the floor.

· Informs and involves RN or LPN regarding patient care issues in a timely and appropriate manner.

· Utilizes proper body mechanics, transfer/lifting techniques and appropriate equipment to minimize fall risk to patient and injury to self.

· Seeks opportunities for continued growth and performance improvement.

· Always maintains a professional appearance and manner.

· Other duties as assigned by management.

 

Benefits:

· Generous paid time off.

· Education reimbursement opportunities.

· Growing 401(k) retirement program up to 5% company match.

· Comprehensive dental, vision, disability, and accident insurance.

· Insurance for critical illness, health, and life.

Sidney Regional Medical Center is an EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled.

Requirements:

Requirements:

· Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid Driver’s License.

· Prefer high school diploma or GED. Prefer healthcare experience.

· Attend and pass a Nurse Aide class.

· License as a Nurse Aide in the State of Nebraska.

· Basic Life Support (BLS) certified.