Student Nursing Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY:

Works under direction and general supervision of the Nurse Director/Manager, Charge Nurse, or Registered Nurse as required and according to established hospital policies and procedures. Performs various duties to assist the professional nursing staff with routine patient care needs, communication, comfort, safety, documentation, and treatments. The role encompasses the provision of direct clinical and support services to patients and families across the health care continuum, ensuring quality and safe delivery of care to patients. Position: Student Nursing Assistant Department: Med Surg Unit 9-2A Schedule: Per Diem

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

Under the direction of the registered nurse (RN), performs a variety of appropriately delegated patient care interventions for patients and their families. Collaborates with the RN throughout the shift to determine the appropriate work assignment and priorities and communicates the status of delegated task completion and outcomes of patient data findings to the RN throughout the shift. Maintains timely ongoing verbal communication with RN throughout the shift regarding patient condition. Notifies RN immediately of any significant change in a patient's condition and/or monitoring alarms (for example: change in vital signs, change in patient's mental status, abnormal blood sugar, patient fall, patient concerns with care). Upon initial contact with patients, visitors, and staff, identifies self as a Nursing student and introduces self to patient by name. Wears appropriate name badge which identifies self as a Nursing Student II. Accurately collects and records patient data (vital signs, intake and output, blood sugar, weights, restraint care/monitoring, other) and complies with hospital documentation standards to ensure a complete and accurate patient record. Interprets & utilizes medical abbreviations and terminology in accordance with hospital policy. Initiates a prompt response to all patient call lights and seeks assistance from staff members as appropriate. Makes routine patient room rounds to address patient needs. Provides and/or assists with basic patient hygiene including but not limited to: basic #J-18808-Ljbffr Good Samaritan Medical Center