Nurse Aide - Med Surg - Part Time

Fisher-Titus Health•Norwalk, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Aide works in Med Surg 2 North under the assessment and direction of a Staff Nurse (RN), following established policies and procedures. The role performs patient care activities and assists healthcare providers with technical and clerical procedures in the patient care area. The point-of-care technician supports nursing staff, patients, physicians, other hospital departments, and visitors. The position is part-time, working two 12-hour shifts per week from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The role involves patient care and safety, documentation in the electronic medical record, assisting with daily living activities, and maintaining a safe and clean environment. It also includes a 1:1 patient sitter assignment as needed for patient safety.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Ability to read and interpret written or oral instructions.
Ability to understand basic math 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 patients with admission, transfer, and discharge procedures, accompanying them as necessary.
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 tests such as 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 malfunctioning equipment, clean equipment as needed, and report linen and supply needs.
Assist staff in providing optimal patient care and support a team-oriented environment.
Understand the purpose and significance of the plan of care and how it is used.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or nurse manager, including serving as a 1:1 sitter when needed for patient safety.
Attend required safety training and understand responsibilities related to general, department-specific, and job-related safety hazards.
Support patient rights, privacy, dignity, and well-being in a safe and secure environment.
Follow safety procedures, universal precautions, safe work practices, fire and disaster plans, risk-management procedures, and security requirements; report or correct unsafe conditions and equipment needs.
Maintain confidentiality of patient, employee, and operational data.
Comply with quality assurance, regulatory requirements, current laws, and policies that prohibit harassment and discriminatory behavior.
Communicate compassionately, use active listening and the AIDET communication tool, use key words at key times, and apply HEART service-recovery techniques.
Demonstrate service etiquette by greeting patients, maintaining a calm and positive demeanor, protecting privacy, respecting patient diversity, and managing expectations of care.
Follow safety guidelines, recognize risks early, and support a culture of safety.
Deliver efficient, effective, purposeful care and engage in practices that continually improve processes.