Nursing Assistant

Summary of Position: This position assists in nursing care by performing routine and delegated duties according to the policies and standards of Coteau des Prairies Hospital and Clinic (CDP) and the Nursing Department. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Assists with routine nursing care in accordance with policies and procedures, including I&O, daily weight, vitals on all age patients, ambulation of patients, and other duties as assigned by the nurse. Assists in admission procedures, transfers, and discharges of patients. Accompanies discharged patient to vehicle Anticipates patient needs and responds to patient call lights promptly and makes hourly rounds on all atoemts. Reports changes in the patient's status, vitals, or other pertinent information to the nurse. Adapts to changes in workload or patient tasks positively and efficiently. Reviews and completes daily assignments. Assists patients with nutritional needs by preparing patients for mealtimes, passing trays, setting up trays, feeding, and passing other nourishments. Performs housekeeping duties and maintenance of supplies. Cleans equipment according to proper procedures and returns it to the storage area. Attends in-services and nursing meetings. Maintains patient confidentiality. Consistently follows Infection Control and Universal Precautions procedures. Responds pleasantly to patients, public, physicians, and staff. Other duties as assigned. Coteau des Prairies Health Care System