Aide, Nursing

Lifepoint Health • Paris, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Paris Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Nurse Aide to join their team. This role is vital in providing patient care and supporting the mission of making communities healthier. The hospital emphasizes a culture of safety and engagement, viewing its team as a growing family.

Requirements

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• PCA certificate from PCA training program, or completion of Nurse Aide educational program.

Nice To Haves

• PCA experience preferred.
• Preferred: High school diploma; PCA training program with Certificate or Nurse Aide educational program; Nursing Aides who have completed the required education but have not obtained state licensure will be in PCA role.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care throughout nursing areas under the direction of licensed personnel.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and documents accordingly.
• Assists patients with feeding and/or meals as assigned and documents accordingly.
• Assists patients with elimination needs as appropriate and documents accordingly.
• Answers alarm pendants and responds to residents'/patients’ needs appropriately and promptly.
• Collects and documents patient information as needed (including weights and vital signs). Reports abnormal findings or changes in physical, mental, and emotional conditions to nursing staff.
• Provides restorative care per care plan. Documents accordingly.
• Assists with keeping patient rooms and common areas stocked, clean and orderly. Changes linens of occupied/unoccupied beds.
• Demonstrates proper infection control practices and adheres to Infection Control Policies and Procedures and OSHA standards.
• Operates all equipment and performs all procedures/care in a safe manner. Reports faulty and/or dangerous equipment as necessary.
• Assists in the discharge process of patients to include transport, packing of personal belongings, and assistance with hygiene needs as requested.
• Provides for safe transport of patients through the institution. Appropriate measures are taken to escort patients into and out of the facility.
• Assists with postmortem care including transport to the morgue.
• Assists with orientation and training of others as directed.
• Other duties as assigned. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED