A Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities. Helps patients with dressing, washing, and feeding. May perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require completion of a regional agency-approved training program in order to obtain a certification before practicing.
Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, Paid Time Off Position Classification:
Non-Exempt
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES
Supervisory-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:
N/A Position-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:
Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Performs delegated and ancillary basic nursing skills, including activities of daily living, monitoring of patient condition, body mechanics, providing nutritional support, and other standards of care, policies, and procedures. Documents care as provided. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and take appropriate action. Communicates clearly, honestly, appropriately, and in a timely manner with patients, families, and care team members. Completes documentation of care/behaviors with accuracy according to facility guidelines. Respects the confidentiality of patient information and adheres to HIPAA and facility guidelines. Recognizes and reports changes in the patient's condition. Demonstrates caring attitudes and behaviors to develop therapeutic relationships. Demonstrates respect, equity, and empathy in actions and interactions with culturally diverse and vulnerable patients. Demonstrates knowledge of facility safety procedures. Perform other duties as assigned. Occasional weekend work to support special events.
Organization-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:
Demonstrates 100% commitment to performance in accordance with the CHOICE values of MRH and representing the organization in a positive and professional manner. Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication and good working relationships with all patients, staff, and vendors. Adheres to MRH attire/dress code per policies and procedures. Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain a steady level of productivity; self-motivated; and manages activity and time. Completes annual education, training, in-service, and licensure/certification requirements; and attends departmental and organizational staff meetings or reads meeting minutes. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Reports to work on time as scheduled; completes work within designated timeframes. Actively participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities. Strives to uphold regulatory requirements to ensure continual compliance with departmental, hospital, state, and federal regulations and policies. Follows policies and procedures for infection control, safety, and risk management to ensure a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Must be at least 16 years of age (21 for driving positions with a valid driver's license). Must be able to legally work in the United States. Must be able to pass a background check. Must be able to pass a drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable). Must complete employee health meeting.
Required Education/Licensure/Certification:
High School Diploma (or equivalent), preferred. Valid Colorado Certified Nursing Assistant Certification, required. Current BLS certification (or must be obtained within 90 days).
Experience:
One (1) year Nursing Assistant experience, preferred. Med/Surg or Long-Term Care experience, preferred.
