Nursing Assistant - Neuro ICU - PT Nights

34508 Navicent Health Medical Center - Critical Care: ICU Neurology Part time 7P-7A night shift 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
• Placement of electrodes for cardiac, respiratory and/or fetal monitoring
• Patients with infectious diseases including TB, hepatitis, AIDS, including those requiring isolation.
• 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.
• 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.
• Performs glucose monitoring via fingerstick

Implements admission, transfer and discharge procedures, according to AHF/unit standards:

• Collects and properly forwards patient's personal belongings at the time of transfer, discharge or death, documenting disposition.
• Assures unused equipment and supplies are cleaned/removed from the patient's room after discontinuation
• Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients, families and members of the health care team through effective use of verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with hospital policies.
• Participates in maintaining supplies, equipment and unit cleanliness:
• Reports broken, malfunctioning or missing equipment to the appropriate person.
• Properly handles, stores, cleans and maintains equipment.
• 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.
• Complies with unit-specific articulated job expectations.

Demonstrates competency in all required complex care activities within their home units as determined by unit need. 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
• 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. High school diploma or GED 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. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred. One year of experience taking care of patients and dealing with the public preferred. All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. 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: 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 teammate's job Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- 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 full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.