Nurse Aide - Med Surg - PRN

Fisher-Titus Health•Norwalk, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Aide on Med Surg 3 South provides patient care under the assessment and direction of a Staff Nurse (RN) and in accordance with established policies and procedures. The role supports health care providers with technical and clerical procedures and assists nursing staff, patients, physicians, other hospital departments, and visitors. The position is PRN as needed, working 12-hour shifts. Responsibilities include preparing rooms and beds, assisting with admissions, transfers, and discharges, responding to call lights, supporting activities of daily living, completing rounds and documenting measurements and care in the electronic medical record, and assisting with patient mobility and positioning. Under supervision, the Nurse Aide may also perform specified tests and procedures, report changes in patient condition, maintain a safe and clean environment, and provide 1:1 patient-sitter support when needed for safety. The role supports Fisher-Titus’s mission, vision, and CARES values and is expected to protect patient rights, privacy, dignity, and safety; follow safety and confidentiality procedures; comply with regulatory requirements; and deliver compassionate, respectful, high-quality care. The posting also describes broad physical demands and exposure to body fluids.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Ability to read and interpret written and oral instructions.
Ability to understand basic mathematics and numerical reasoning.
Current BLS certification.
Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
Basic computer skills.

Nice To Haves

STNA preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare the unit, patient rooms, and beds for admissions or transfers.
Assist with and accompany patients as necessary during admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.
Respond promptly to patient needs communicated through the call-light system.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, feeding, dressing, grooming, and mobility.
Provide post-mortem care when necessary.
Complete patient rounds and accurately document vital signs, weight, height, intake and output, consumption, and other required information in the electronic medical record.
Position, lift, turn, and ambulate patients, using assistive devices as required.
Under supervision, perform additional skills and testing such as bladder scans, specimen collection, telemetry application or removal, blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, and removal of urinary or IV catheters.
Promptly report observed changes in patient condition to a licensed nurse.
Help maintain a safe, clean environment; report equipment problems and linen or supply needs; and clean equipment as necessary.
Assist staff to support optimal patient care and understand the purpose and use of the plan of care.
Promote a team-oriented environment and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or nurse manager, including 1:1 patient sitting when needed for safety.
Attend required safety training and understand responsibilities related to general, departmental, and job-specific safety hazards.
Support patient rights, privacy, dignity, confidentiality, safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
Communicate compassionately, use active listening and the AIDET communication tool, and apply HEART service recovery techniques.
Demonstrate service etiquette, respect patient diversity, manage expectations of care, and promote a healing environment.
Follow safety guidelines, report safety concerns, and contribute to efficient, effective, and continually improving care.