Nursing Assistant - PCU
About The Position
Under direction of the RN or LPN, this role reinforces educational needs to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients who present with readiness to learn. The Nursing Assistant assists with dietary trays and feeds patients when indicated, and turns, repositions, and assists in ambulation of patients as ordered using proper body mechanics. They keep accurate records of daily patient activities and perform post-mortem care on patients following nursing procedures. This role requires knowledge of the growth and developmental needs of patients from middle adolescence through geriatrics, and the ability to accurately assess and adjust interventions based upon patient age. The employee also assists with dietary needs, monitoring patient intake when necessary through I&O or titration of fluids, and reports/records any changes observed in the condition or behavior of patients.
Requirements
- Work requires the ability to read well enough to follow specific and detailed nursing procedures, the ability to write legibly, use good English grammar, spell accurately and communicate effectively with a variety of people.
- Completion of a certified nursing assistant program or previous experience.
Nice To Haves
- Three to twelve months as a nursing assistant is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Under direction of the RN or LPN reinforces educational needs to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients who present with readiness to learn.
- Assists with dietary trays and feeds patients when indicated.
- Turns, repositions, and assists in ambulation of patients as ordered using proper body mechanics.
- Keeps accurate records of daily patient activities and records the information as necessary.
- Performs post-mortem care on patients following nursing procedures.
- Knowledgeable in the growth and developmental needs of the middle adolescent through the geriatric patient.
- Takes and records vital signs accurately.
- The employee exhibits the ability to accurately assess and adjust interventions based upon patient age.
- Assists with dietary needs monitoring patient intake when necessary through I&O or titration of fluids.
- Reports and/or records any changes observed in condition or behavior of patient.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Competitive compensation
- Bonuses
- Discounts for you and your family
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Continuing education scholarships
- Generous paid days off (PDO) - with the option to rollover unused hours each year
- Employer funded pension
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
