Nursing Assistant II (PV)
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant II performs selected diagnostic tests and prescribed treatments under the supervision of a registered nurse, assists patients with activities of daily living, and supports the health care team in maintaining patient safety. The role includes assisting with hygiene, meals, patient assessments, specimen collection, and reporting changes in patient condition or concerns to the registered professional nurse. The position also involves responding to call bells and emergencies, transporting patients, and participating in nursing team duties and in-service education. The schedule has varied hours, beginning as early as 6 a.m. and ending as late as 7 p.m., on varied days. It includes every other weekend and holidays as needed.
Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent.
- Completion of a Nursing Assistant Course.
- At least two years of direct patient care experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
Nice To Haves
- Heart Saver Certification.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living.
- Provide supplies and assistance for oral and personal hygiene.
- Prepare patients for meals, snacks, and liquids and assist with feeding as needed.
- Assist the health care team with physical and psychological patient assessments.
- Measure and record temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, height, weight, intake and output, and bowel movements as appropriate.
- Collect required specimens, such as urine, feces, and sputum.
- Report observable changes in a patient's condition, treatment results, and patient or family concerns to the registered professional nurse.
- Perform selected diagnostic tests and prescribed treatments under registered nurse supervision, including applying simple dressings, discontinuing peripheral intravenous therapies, applying electrodes and performing EKGs, obtaining blood sugar results and informing the nurse, assisting with Foley catheter insertion, cleansing pressure injuries, applying buck traction, and assisting with elimination.
- Respond to patient call bells and emergency lights.
- Recognize unsafe acts or conditions and correct or report them as appropriate.
- Use side rails, restraints, and gerichairs and position patients appropriately.
- Transport patients.
- Respond to fire, evacuation, and internal or external emergencies and drills.
- Accept assignments, seek clarification as needed, and carry out assignments.
- Report patient-care observations and findings to the RN regularly.
- Participate in nursing team duties and responsibilities.
- Maintain competence by attending in-service education programs.
- Perform related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
