Nursing Aide
About The Position
The Nurse Aide performs basic nursing procedures to assist with patient care. The role provides personal care, supports patients with meals and mobility, collects and records specimens, intake and output, vital signs, and other pertinent patient information, and carries out procedures as instructed by nursing staff. The aide helps prepare patients and areas for examinations, treatments, surgery, and diagnostic procedures; assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges; and contributes to a safe and sanitary environment. The position also includes communication, errands, participation in team and staff activities, and other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Successful completion of a hospital-approved Nursing Aide Training Program.
- Three months of on-the-job training to attain proficiency in assigned duties and responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care, including bathing, shampooing, shaving, back rubs, positioning patients, making beds, preparing patients for meals, feeding patients, and passing ice water.
- Respond promptly to signal lights and bells to determine and meet patient needs.
- Collect stool, urine, sputum, and other specimens.
- Collect and appropriately record patient intake and output.
- Collect and record vital signs and obtain and record pertinent patient information according to hospital policy.
- Assist with or feed patients, provide between-meal nourishment and fresh drinking water, and encourage fluids when indicated.
- Assist patients with progressive ambulation using wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds.
- Administer enemas and douches, insert rectal tubes, and document these procedures appropriately.
- Apply ace bandages and elastic stockings; fill hot water bottles, ice bags, pads, and humidifiers.
- Care for Foley catheters and Levine tubes as instructed by a nurse.
- Apply condom drains, scrotal suspensatories, unsterile compresses, and binders.
- Provide postmortem care and transport bodies to the morgue.
- Apply restraints and siderails to help ensure patient safety.
- Observe isolation techniques and provide direct care to patients in isolation.
- Assist with colostomy care and set up orthopedic appliances.
- Run errands, deliver messages, and answer the telephone.
- Maintain a safe environment, observe and report safety hazards, and prepare incident reports.
- Prepare patients for surgery, x-rays, and other therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
- Prepare patients for examinations and treatment, remain with them unless relieved, provide appropriate equipment and supplies, and adjust lights.
- Clean and restock areas, including supplies and equipment.
- Assist new patients in becoming oriented to their surroundings.
- Help maintain sanitary and safe environments in service and nursing areas.
- Participate in team conferences, in-service education programs, and staff meetings.
- Assist other hospital employees as needed, including returning patients from the Recovery Room or x-ray when indicated.
- Assist with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
