Nursing Assistant

Req Number 188720

every other weekend and holidays

Job Description

Performs selected diagnostic tests and prescribed treatments. Provides patients with assistance in performing the activities of daily living. Assists health care team in ensuring patients safety.

Job Responsibility

1. Provides patients with assistance in performing the activities of daily living

2. Provides equipment/supplies for and appropriately assists patients with oral and personal hygiene

3. Prepares patients for meals/ snacks/ liquids and assists with feeding, as needed.Assists in health care team's physical/psychological assessment of patient

4. Accurately measures and records patient's TPR, blood pressure, height, weight, intake/output and bowel movement, as appropriate

5. Collects required specimens; e.g., urine, feces, sputum

6. Reports any observable changes in patient's condition, treatment results, and/or patient/family concerns to the registered professional nurse.Performs selected diagnostic tests and prescribed treatments consistent with established procedures under supervision of registered nurse

7. Applies simple dressings

8. Discontinues intravenous peripheral therapies

9. Performs electrode application and EKG

10. Obtains accucheck results and informs nurse

11. Assists with the insertion of Foley catheters

12. Cleanses pressure injuries

13. Removes foley catheters according to established procedure

14. Correctly applies buck traction to patient

15. Assists patients with elimination, as required, e.g

16. bedpans, urinals or enemas.Participates in health care team's responsibility to assure patient safety

17. Promptly responds to any patient's call bell and/or emergency light

18. Recognizes unsafe acts/conditions and corrects and/or reports same, as appropriate

19. Demonstrates appropriate use of side rails, restraints, gerichair and appropriately positions patients

20. Appropriately transports patients

21. Appropriately responds to fire, evacuation, and internal/external emergencies and drills.Functions effectively within organizational structure

22. Accepts assignment and seeks clarification, as needed

23. Carries out assignment

24. Reports patient care observations and findings to RN regularly.Participates as an integral part of the nursing team in assuming additional duties and responsibilities

25. Maintains competence by attending in-service education programs.Performs related duties, as required.*ADA Essential Functions

26. High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Completion of a Nursing Assistant Course, required. Heart Saver Certification, preferred. Minimum of two (2) years direct patient care experience. Excellent communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively.

The salary range for this position is $25.43-$27.33/hour

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