Nurse Aide | Progressive Care Unit (PCU/IMC/SSO)
About The Position
The Nurse Aide is an essential member of the patient-care team, assisting nursing staff in delivering compassionate, safe, and effective care. The role includes providing personal care, bathing, and hygiene assistance; supporting patients during admission, dismissal, and transfer; and contributing to permanent documentation of patient data. Where applicable, the Nurse Aide may serve as a constant observer or telesitter, monitoring patients at the bedside or remotely using audio/visual technology while maintaining privacy and dignity. On-the-job training and ongoing support are provided. The Nurse Aide contributes to patient care planning as part of a multidisciplinary team and provides supervised personal and rehabilitative care according to individualized care plans. Care is intended to support patients’ functional abilities, comfort, independence, and safety. The role also encourages patients to participate in activities of daily living and other aspects of their care plan. This position is PRN at Monument Health Rapid City Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Requirements
- Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
- Ability to perform very heavy work, including exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly, more than 50 pounds frequently, and more than 100 pounds occasionally or seldomly to move objects.
- May be exposed to radiation and frequently exposed to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED equivalent in General Studies.
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification from the South Dakota Board of Nursing.
- At least one year of related experience.
Responsibilities
- Complete patient care and documentation accurately and promptly in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Assist nursing staff with patient care, including personal care, bathing, and hygiene.
- Participate in patient admission, dismissal, and transfer processes and contribute to permanent documentation of patient data.
- Perform constant-observer or telesitter duties where 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.
- Assess and provide supervised personal and rehabilitative care according to individualized care plans to help maintain or improve functional abilities, comfort, independence, and safety.
- Report safety concerns, abnormal parameters defined for the patient population, and patient health concerns to the nurse.
- Encourage patients to participate in activities of daily living and other appropriate aspects of their care plans.
- Participate in meetings and training and contribute to departmental development.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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