NURSING ASSISTANT-MED/SURG 4E

Methodist Hospitals • Gary, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the licensed nursing staff, provides direct patient care to assigned patients to assure patient comfort, safety and hygiene needs.

Requirements

• Ability to clearly communicate patient's status and care issues to Licensed Nursing Staff.
• Ability to verbally communicate with patients, families, the public and other staff of the department.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks independently.
• Certified CPR is Required

Nice To Haves

• One year of healthcare/medical experience is preferred
• Indiana Nurse Aide Certification is Preferred

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with basic patient care related tasks, including bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, feeding, transferring, ambulating, transporting and making beds.
• Cleans and maintains equipment, patient rooms, and other areas as assigned.
• Measures and records vital signs to include blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, glucometer, oxygen saturation, weight intake and output, and food consumption.
• Reports on patient's status changes or requests to licensed nursing staff as observed during rounding, and answering the call lights. Documents patient care information per policies and procedures in the medical record.
• Performs other duties as needed and/or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED