Nursing Assistant I

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Port Washington, WA

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant I supports registered nurses in providing daily patient care in the Observation Unit. The role includes assisting with personal care, mobility, nutrition, monitoring and documenting patient information, and communicating patient needs and observations to the RN. The assistant also supports patient admissions, transfers, and discharges; maintains supplies and equipment; and performs specimen collection and other unit tasks as directed. Work is performed under RN direction and in accordance with applicable policies and procedures, including infection-prevention practices and age-specific care requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
Nurse Aide in good standing on the State Registry for the state in which the team member practices.
Obtain American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification within 45 days.
Basic computer skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and patient transfers.
Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care across the life span.

Responsibilities

Assist RNs with bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders, ambulation, positioning, range of motion, and transfers, including use of therapeutic assistive devices as indicated.
Measure and document blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, 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.
Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges under RN supervision, including room setup, room orientation, linen removal, and management of patient belongings.
Keep patient call lights within reach and respond to call lights promptly.
Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and perform point-of-care testing as indicated, following approved specimen identification and labeling processes.
Maintain required competencies and complete errands such as delivering trays, charts, specimens, and reports.
Maintain and order nursing-area stock and clean equipment and work areas.
Perform patient positioning and transportation duties involving lifting and pushing or pulling, using proper technique and assistive devices.
Support patient nutritional needs under RN direction, including diet review, meal tray setup and removal, positioning, and diet selection.
Help maintain skin integrity through repositioning and skin care, and provide special supplies and appliances such as TED hose and sequential compression devices.
As required by site or unit, 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 use of appropriate attire for isolation care.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Perform other related duties as required.