Nurse Aide | Medical/Surgical
About The Position
The Nurse Aide assists nursing staff in providing excellent, effective, and safe patient care, including personal care, bathing, and hygiene. The role supports patient admissions, dismissals, and transfers and contributes to permanent patient-data documentation. Where applicable, the Nurse Aide performs constant-observer or telesitter duties, monitoring patients at the bedside and/or remotely using audio/visual technology while promoting safety and preserving privacy and dignity. On-the-job training and continuing support are provided. The position is part of a multidisciplinary team and contributes to patient care planning and departmental development.
Requirements
- Ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.
- Very heavy physical work: exert 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 promptly according to policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Participate in meetings and training and contribute to departmental development.
- Provide input to the patient’s care-planning process as a member of the multidisciplinary team.
- Assess and provide supervised personal and rehabilitative care according to individualized care plans, helping maintain or improve functional abilities, comfort, independence, and safety.
- Report safety concerns, abnormal parameters, and patient health concerns to the nurse.
- Encourage patients to participate in activities of daily living and other appropriate aspects of their care plan.
- Assist with patient personal care, bathing, and hygiene; support admissions, dismissals, and transfers; and document patient data.
- Perform constant-observer or telesitter duties where applicable, monitoring patients at bedside and/or remotely to promote safety while maintaining privacy and dignity.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
