Nurse Aide - Med Surg - Full Time

Fisher-Titus Health•Norwalk, OH

About The Position

Under the assessment and direction of a Staff Nurse (RN), and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Nurse Aide performs patient care activities and assists health care providers with technical and clerical procedures in the patient care area. The role supports nursing staff, patients, physicians, other hospital departments, and visitors. The position is on the Med Surg 3 South unit, working full time from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., three shifts per week. The aide assists with admissions, transfers, discharges, daily living activities, patient monitoring and documentation, and supervised clinical skills. The role also supports a safe and clean care environment, participates in team-based patient care, and may serve as a 1:1 sitter when needed for patient safety. Fisher-Titus serves more than 70,000 residents in the greater Huron County area with a continuum of health and wellness services. Its mission is to deliver compassionate and convenient care to the highest level of excellence to promote lifelong health and wellness in the community.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

STNA preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare the unit, patient rooms, and beds for admissions and 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 and removal, blood glucose monitoring, EKGs, and removal of urinary and IV catheters.
Promptly report observed changes in patient condition to a licensed nurse.
Help maintain a safe and 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 use it in the role.
Serve as a 1:1 sitter with patients when needed for patient safety.
Attend required safety training and understand responsibilities related to general, department-specific, and job-related safety.
Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor or nurse manager.
Support patient rights, privacy, dignity, well-being, confidentiality, safety, quality assurance, and compliance with regulatory requirements and applicable laws and policies.
Communicate compassionately, use active listening and the AIDET communication tool, apply HEART service recovery techniques, and demonstrate service etiquette.
Follow safety guidelines, speak up about safety concerns, and contribute to efficient, effective, purposeful care and continual process improvement.