Nurse Aide | Ortho/Neuro/Surgical
About The Position
The Nurse Aide is an essential member of the nursing team who provides compassionate, patient-focused care and supports a positive patient experience. The role assists nursing staff with safe and effective patient care, including personal care, bathing, and hygiene. Nurse Aides participate in admission, dismissal, and transfer processes and contribute to permanent documentation of patient data. Where applicable, they may serve as a constant observer or telesitter, monitoring patients in person or remotely using audio/visual technology while respecting privacy and dignity. On-the-job training and ongoing support are provided. The Nurse Aide works with the multidisciplinary team to contribute to patient care planning and provide supervised personal and rehabilitative care according to individualized care plans. The role supports patients’ functional abilities, comfort, independence, and safety, and encourages their participation in activities of daily living and other appropriate parts of their care plan.
Requirements
- Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED equivalent in General Studies.
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification from the South Dakota Board of Nursing.
- One or more years of related experience.
Responsibilities
- Complete patient care and documentation accurately and in a timely manner according to policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Assist nursing staff with patient care, including personal care, bathing, and personal hygiene.
- Participate in patient admission, dismissal, and transfer processes and contribute to permanent documentation of patient data.
- Complete constant observer or telesitter duties when applicable, monitoring patients at bedside or remotely while maintaining privacy and dignity.
- Contribute input to patient care planning as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
- Provide supervised personal and rehabilitative care according to individualized care plans to support functional abilities, comfort, independence, and safety.
- Report safety concerns, abnormal parameters, or patient health concerns to the nurse.
- Encourage patients to participate in activities of daily living and other appropriate aspects of their care plan.
- Participate in meetings and training and contribute positively to departmental development.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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