Nursing Assistant I

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Port Washington, WA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant I assists registered nurses with daily patient care in a general surgical unit. The role supports patients with hygiene, feeding, mobility, positioning, nutrition, and skin integrity, and collects and documents patient data in the electronic medical record. Under RN supervision, the Nursing Assistant I also supports admissions, transfers, and discharges; communicates patient observations and needs; maintains supplies and equipment; and performs other duties directed by the RN or unit requirements. Depending on site and unit requirements, duties may include IV removal, post-mortem care, and bladder scans. The position requires age-appropriate care across the life span and adherence to infection-prevention practices. Work is scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays, for 36 hours per week.

Requirements

High school graduate, GED, or HSED.
Nurse Aide in good standing on the State Registry in which the team member practices.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association, to be obtained within 45 days.
Basic computer skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
Must maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications, such as DNV or CARF, as applicable.
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above the shoulders during the work shift.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, lift up to 20 pounds overhead, and carry up to 40 pounds a reasonable distance.
Must be able to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Must be able to use foot pedals on carts or machines and have functional vision and hearing.
Must be able to work with continuous exposure to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards, as well as blood and body fluids; protective clothing must be worn as necessary.

Responsibilities

Assist the RN with daily patient care, including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders, ambulation, positioning, range of motion, and transfers, using assistive devices as indicated.
Measure and document blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, intake and output, daily weights, and other requested patient data in the electronic medical record.
Perform purposeful rounding under RN direction and promptly communicate patient or family observations, concerns, and needs to the RN; document appropriately.
Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges under RN supervision, including room setup, room orientation, linen removal, and management of patient belongings.
Keep the patient call light within reach and respond promptly to call lights.
Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and perform point-of-care testing as indicated, following approved processes for specimen identification and labeling.
Maintain required competencies and complete errands such as picking up and delivering trays, charts, specimens, and reports.
Maintain and order nursing-area stock; clean equipment and work areas.
Perform patient positioning and transport duties involving lifting and pushing or pulling, using proper technique and assistive devices.
Support patient nutritional needs under RN direction, including diet review, tray setup and removal, positioning, and diet selection.
Support skin integrity through repositioning and skin care.
Provide and maintain special patient supplies and appliances, such as TED hose and sequential compression devices.
As determined by site and unit requirements, remove IVs, provide post-mortem care, and perform bladder scans under RN direction.
Follow infection-prevention policies and procedures, including hand hygiene, sterile and aseptic practices, disposal of contaminated materials, and appropriate attire when caring for patients in isolation.
Provide care appropriate to patients' ages and developmental needs, following departmental policies and procedures.
Use required equipment and wear protective clothing as necessary when exposed to workplace hazards.