Nursing Assistant- 6 Main

Department:

Status:

Benefits Eligible:

Hou rs Per Week:

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

full time 36 hoursn day shift

7A-7P

Pay Range:

Major Responsibilities

Demonstrates competency in the physical care of the patient according to AHF/unit patient care standards including the following as appropriate for the unit:
Personal care for all body systems including bathing oral hygiene perineal care linen changes and hair care.
Pre- and post-op/ procedure care
Post-mortem care
Patient in restraints
Placement of electrodes for cardiac respiratory and/or fetal monitoring
Assisting with ambulation and exercise
Patients with infectious diseases including TB hepatitis AIDS including those requiring isolation.
Correct positioning of patients in beds chairs and specialty surfaces
Transfer of patient (e.g. bed to chair bed to commode or back)
Transportation of patients on wheelchair stretcher bed etc.
Demonstrates competency in skin care protocols and care
Accurately performs/ documents intake/ output vital signs weights and other monitoring including computerized charting.
Promptly notifies nurse of abnormal vital signs observations physical complaints etc.
Patient with latex allergies
Assist in identifying patients at risk for falls and preventing falls
Maintain a clean safe and comfortable environment for the patient including correct handling of body fluids and appropriate cleaning of equipment between patients.
Demonstrates utilization of proper body mechanics and appropriate lift techniques/ resources.
Performs glucose monitoring via fingerstick

Implements admission transfer and discharge procedures according to AHF/unit standards:
Assists with timely admission discharge or transfer
Provides explanations of the physical environment including communication devices.
Accurately records relevant and required information on the appropriate documentation tool.
Collects and properly forwards patients personal belongings at the time of transfer discharge or death documenting disposition.
Assures unused equipment and supplies are cleaned/removed from the patients room after discontinuation
Utilizes discharge process to include bed tracking when discharging/transferring patients.

Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills:
Assures timely and appropriate communication of patient/ family issues.
Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients families and members of the health care team through effective use of verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Utilizes appropriate lines of authority.
Maintains confidentiality in accordance with hospital policies.
Demonstrates effective conflict resolution skills.
Demonstrates awareness of satisfaction issues and contributes to resolution and improvement.

Demonstrates competence in the following skills:
Time management and prioritization
Teamwork
Problem solving and critical thinking
Organization of work and environment
Timely response to patient/nurse needs and requests

Participates in maintaining supplies equipment and unit cleanliness:
Maintains a neat and orderly appearance of patient areas.
Restocks supplies at the bedside supply shelves and other designated areas.
Reports broken malfunctioning or missing equipment to the appropriate person.
Ensures appropriate charges are made.
Properly handles stores cleans and maintains equipment.
Efficiently and appropriately uses supplies linen and dietary items.

Demonstrates self-growth/accountability:
Participates in quality assurance and PI activities.
Participates in at least 50% of unit meetings and reads/initials minutes of all meetings not attended.
Maintains awareness of hospital/division/unit procedure/policy changes which affect the delivery of patient care.
Verbalizes how his/her job supports organizational/ departmental goals and pillars of excellence.
Demonstrates Cultural Commitments.
Assures competency maintained.
Complies with unit-specific articulated job expectations.

Demonstrates competency in all required complex care activities within their home units as determined by unit need. These competencies will include the following but not limited to:
Completion of Preceptor training and serving in Preceptor role.
Glucose monitoring and quality control checks.
Respiratory Care including tracheostomy care suctioning etc.
Complete required CPR training as defined by organization
Dressing changes
Monitoring chest and other drainage tubes and levels reporting deviations
Procedure/Equipment set-up
Assembling administering monitoring tube feedings

Assists in achieving unit quality scores which meet or exceed hospital/ national average for nurse-sensitive quality indicators such as skin breakdown falls and others as appropriate for the unit.

Minimum Job Requirements
Education
High school diploma or GED

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Spends much of the day walking and standing on tile or carpet bending stooping and sitting. Must be able to use visual near and distance acuity. Must have verbal ability to communicate in person and over the phone or radio. Must be able to assist co-workers in transfers and transport supplies patients/residents or equipment using good body mechanics. Must have functional range of motion of the cervical thoracic and lumbar spines upper and lower extremities with a grip strength of 60-80 pounds specific to the job class evaluation. Must be able to forward reach overhead reach bend squat kneel and change from one position to the other rapidly. Must be able to lift 25-60 lbs. and carry 25-50 pounds specific to job class evaluation. Must be able to tolerate high noise busy atmospheres and noxious odors.

Preferred Job Requirements
Education

Certification / License
BLS CPI; Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.

Experience
One year of experience taking care of patients and dealing with the public preferred.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

DISCLAIMER
All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g. full-time part-time per diem temporary etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC