NURSE ASSISTANT

EVANS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC•Claxton, GA

16d

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Charge Nurse, Department Director, and Chief Nursing Officer, the Nurse Assistant provides direct and indirect care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The role assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to acutely ill patients, and helps maintain a safe and clean environment. The Nurse Assistant meets the communication needs of patients and families, departmental staff, and medical staff, and participates in performance improvement activities. The position requires dependable adherence to assigned schedules, organizational policies, patient-care procedures, and infection-control practices. The Nurse Assistant answers call lights courteously and promptly, keeps the Charge Nurse or Department Director informed, and may accept shifts across Medical, Specialty, and advanced care units to meet organizational scheduling needs. The listed responsibilities describe the general nature of the work and are not exhaustive.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
Basic patient-care skills, including weights, baths, and vital signs.
Ability to think and work effectively under stress and with frequent interruptions.
Ability to move, sit, stand, walk, and bend intermittently throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
Ability to meet the position's vision and hearing requirements, with or without prosthetics.
Ability to use mechanical and technical equipment required for assigned responsibilities.
Disabled applicants or employees must be able to perform essential position responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation determined case by case.
Must adhere to organizational policies and procedures, maintain confidentiality, and follow infection-control practices.

Nice To Haves

Certified Nursing Assistant certification preferred.
Current BCLS certification.
Prior experience preferred, but not required; experience may be obtained on the job.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect patient care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients under the supervision of the Charge Nurse, Department Director, and Chief Nursing Officer.
Assist patients with activities of daily living and provide basic nursing care to acutely ill patients.
Help maintain a safe and clean environment.
Meet the communication needs of patients and families, departmental staff, and medical staff.
Participate in performance improvement activities and seek ways to improve patient care and individual and department efficiency.
Demonstrate knowledge and initiative in admission and discharge planning processes.
Administer care in accordance with organizational policies and procedures and adhere to the legal implications of patient care.
Maintain patient confidentiality and follow infection-control practices, including hand washing, standard precautions, and isolation precautions.
Work independently within departmental policies and procedures and refer problems to the RN Charge Nurse or Department Director.
Accept shifts on Medical, Specialty, and advanced care units as needed to meet organizational scheduling needs.
Follow the posted work schedule, arrive on time, dress appropriately, and wear an identification badge while on duty.
Answer call lights courteously and promptly and keep the Charge Nurse or Department Director informed.