Nurse Aide - Med Surg - PRN

Fisher-Titus Medical Center•Norwalk, OH

About The Position

The Nurse Aide works on the Med Surg 3 South unit on an as-needed PRN basis, with 12-hour shifts. Under the assessment and direction of a Staff Nurse (RN), the role performs patient-care activities and assists healthcare providers with technical and clerical procedures in accordance with established policies and procedures. The point-of-care technician supports nursing staff, patients, physicians, other hospital departments, and visitors. The role supports the Fisher-Titus mission and vision by providing compassionate, convenient care and helping maintain a safe, clean, respectful environment. The aide assists with admissions, transfers, discharges, activities of daily living, patient monitoring and documentation, delegated clinical skills, and general unit support.

Requirements

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.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
STNA preferred.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
STNA.

Responsibilities

Prepare the unit, patient rooms, and beds for admissions or transfers.
Assist with and accompany patients during admission, transfer, and discharge procedures as needed.
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 record 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 delegated skills and testing, including bladder scans, specimen collection, telemetry application or removal, blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, and removal of urinary and IV catheters.
Promptly report observed changes in a patient's condition to a licensed nurse.
Help maintain a safe, clean environment; report equipment that is out of order, clean equipment as needed, and report linen needs and unit supply stock.
Assist staff in providing optimal patient care, understand the purpose and significance of the plan of care, and promote a team-oriented environment.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor or nurse manager, including serving as a 1:1 sitter for patient safety as needed.
Attend required safety training and understand responsibilities related to general safety, department or service safety, and job-related hazards.
Protect patient rights, privacy, dignity, and well-being in a safe and secure environment.
Support safety practices, universal precautions, emergency plans, risk management, security, confidentiality, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and a workplace free from harassment and discrimination.
Communicate compassionately, use active listening and the AIDET and HEART tools, demonstrate service etiquette, respect patient diversity and privacy, follow safety guidelines, and contribute to continuous improvement and high-quality care.