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.
Provides basic patient care by responding to patient needs, checking and documenting vital signs, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. Also manages supplies, records charges accurately, supports quality improvement activities, and works in different units as needed.
SCHEDULE
32-hours per week
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides patient care as assigned and per routine, according to standards of care, shift routines, and policies and procedures. Answers call lights in a timely and appropriate manner. Documents care provided according to standards. Maintains a clean work and patient environment. Ensures supply charge stickers are documented correctly. Stocks and disposes of expired or damaged supplies and equipment. Performs and documents TPR and BP procedures for all patients. Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities. Floats to various units based on identified patient care needs.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Completion of a Nursing Assistant Course
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
Certified as a nursing assistant in the state of practice. Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES N/A LEVEL OF SUPERVISION N/A SUPERVISES N/A PAY RANGE
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