Nurse Aide | Float Pool
About The Position
The Nurse Aide is an essential member of the care team, assisting nursing staff in providing compassionate, effective, and safe patient care. The role includes providing personal care, bathing, and hygiene support; participating in patient admission, dismissal, and transfer processes; and contributing to permanent documentation of patient data. Where applicable, the Nurse Aide performs constant-observer or telesitter duties by monitoring patients at bedside and/or remotely using audio/visual technology while protecting patient privacy and dignity. On-the-job training and ongoing support are provided. The Nurse Aide provides supervised personal and rehabilitative care according to individualized care plans, supporting patients’ functional abilities, comfort, independence, and safety. The position contributes to multidisciplinary care planning, encourages patients to take part in activities of daily living and their care plans, and reports safety concerns, abnormal parameters, or health concerns to the nurse. The employee is expected to complete patient care and documentation accurately and promptly, participate in meetings and training, and support departmental development.
Requirements
- Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
- Physical capacity for very heavy work: exerting over 25 pounds of force constantly, more than 50 pounds frequently, and/or more than 100 pounds occasionally or seldomly to move objects.
- Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure 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 1 year of related experience.
Responsibilities
- Complete patient care and documentation accurately and in a timely manner according to policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Provide supervised personal and rehabilitative care according to individualized care plans to support functional abilities, comfort, independence, and safety.
- Assist nursing staff with patient 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 and/or remotely while maintaining privacy and dignity.
- Contribute input to patient care planning as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
- Encourage patients to participate in activities of daily living and other appropriate aspects of their care plans.
- Report safety concerns, abnormal parameters, and patient health concerns to the nurse.
- Participate in meetings and training and contribute to departmental development.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
