Nursing Assistant FT Nights

Kindred Healthcare•Albuquerque, NM

10h

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in an assigned area. The role helps patients with activities of daily living, provides personal care and emotional support, and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel. The position is at Kindred Hospital Albuquerque, a long-term acute care hospital specializing in care for patients recovering from intensive care and medically complex conditions.

Requirements

Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
Ability to maintain good working relationships within the department and with other departments.
Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
Must have good and regular attendance.
Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification, such as AHA or Red Cross, within the facility-specified time frame.
High school diploma or equivalent, including education equivalent to completion of secondary school, or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role (preferred).
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential in the state of practice upon hire (preferred).
Minimum six months of experience in an acute or long-term care facility (preferred).

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent, including education equivalent to completion of secondary school, or demonstrated ability to perform the essential functions of the role.
CNA certification in the state of practice upon hire.
At least six months of experience in an acute or long-term care facility.

Responsibilities

Consult with the supervisor and keep them informed about unit activities, needs, and patient-care problems.
Provide general nursing care, including positioning, lifting, turning, ambulation, toileting assistance, preoperative and postoperative care, personal hygiene, linen changes, and maintaining a clean patient area.
Measure and accurately record temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output; document in a timely manner.
Prepare patient rooms and beds for admissions and transfers, ensure necessary equipment is present, and maintain a comfortable environment.
Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures, including care of patient belongings and personal property.
Answer patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and respond appropriately.
Perform routine treatment procedures, such as enemas and application of heat or cold appliances, under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
Release, remove, and reapply restraints under the direction of an RN, ensuring proper patient position and alignment.
Assist the Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment procedures.
Serve and remove meal trays promptly and assist with feeding and meal preparation.
Transport patients to and from various departments as requested.
Provide post-mortem care and assist with transporting bodies to the morgue or designated area.
Perform other related duties as assigned.