Nurse Aide - Non-Nursing Floats - RMC - FT - Evening

Capital Health (US)

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region. Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates. The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time). This position assists with CPR under the direction/supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician. It involves documenting patient care activities and patient data accurately using appropriate documentation forms and or information systems, and performing patient care tasks related to activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, hair, skin, and oral care. The role also includes completing assigned patient duties within the time frame established by the registered nurse, reinforcing transition/discharge teaching and patient self care activities, and performing required clinical skills.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
AHA Heartsaver AED (Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period)
Proficient in English and verbal and written communication skills
Good public relations skills
Good bedside manners

Nice To Haves

Paid or practicum experience in a clinical setting preferred

Responsibilities

Assists with CPR under the direction/supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician
Documents patient care activities and patient data accurately using appropriate documentation forms and or information systems
Performs patient care tasks related to activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, hair, skin, and oral care
Completes assigned patient duties within the time frame established by the registered nurse
Reinforces transition/discharge teaching and patient self care activities
Performs required clinical skills such as vital sign measurement and enters patient vital signs information into computer, aseptic technique, non-invasive specimen collection, hot and cold applications, simple respiratory therapy, post mortem care, ostomy care, and application of teds/pneumatic teds
Provides complete AM/PM care, vital signs, intake and output, appropriate and timely documentation and participates in skin rounds
Assists with admission, transfer, or discharge of patients
Observes patients carefully for significant changes
Seeks to improve the effectiveness of communication and interactions with others
Collaborates with the RN, the need for referrals to assist in addressing patient safety and legal issues
Verifies physician's orders prior to performing procedure
Clarifies with RN any special procedures or observations necessary
Communicates patients' progress toward desired outcomes and diagnostic results to RN as appropriate
Reports consistently patient data in a concise and thorough manner
Assists with the identification of actual and potential risks to patient safety
Reports patient safety issues utilizing to appropriate personnel
Describes the unit based quality improvement activities and implications for practice