NURSE AIDE

Forrest General Hospital•Columbia, MS

About The Position

The Nurse Aide works under the direct supervision of an RN or LPN and receives delegated assignments to support quality patient care. The role participates in the implementation phase of the nursing process and is organizationally accountable to the Patient Care Coordinator. The Nurse Aide must provide technical care appropriate to the ages of patients served, understand growth and development principles, collect and relay relevant data to the nurse, and provide needed care.

Requirements

Diploma or GED required.
Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of employment.
Ability to work as a team member, cooperate with others, follow directions precisely, demonstrate initiative, and function under stress.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nurse Aid Certificate preferred.
CNA experience or six months of Nurse Aide or healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately obtain and record patient vital signs, weights, and intake and output in the electronic health record as needed.
Move equipment and patients using safety measures for the aide and patient.
Transfer and position patients safely while maintaining their dignity and respect.
Notify the nurse of concerns about skin color or integrity, including bruising, redness, rashes, skin tears, or breakdown.
Accurately use and operate assigned equipment.
Provide care respectfully, maintaining patient confidentiality and dignity and following the We C.A.R.E philosophy.
Assist patients with personal hygiene and record care in the electronic health record.
Follow isolation policies and procedures.
Maintain a positive attitude and work as a team member when caring for patients.
Complete walking rounds with the oncoming shift at each shift change and include the patient in the shift-change report.
Attend mandatory staff meetings and education events.
Deliver and pick up meal trays at assigned times within the time allowed.
Respond to call lights immediately, including when passing a room, and obtain assistance if unable to meet a patient's needs independently.
Report to work when contacted during emergency operations.
Pick up and organize patient rooms each shift and as needed.
Perform entrance screening as assigned during pandemic emergency operations.