Nursing Assistant - Float Pool West Region
About The Position
This position provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall plan of care. It is responsible for ongoing patient data collection and documentation in the medical record and provides support functions that contribute to the efficient operation of the nursing department. The position performs duties according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards, while providing customers with an excellent service experience. Specific tasks and responsibilities may be documented by the incumbent’s immediate manager.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current BLS certification.
- One of the following credentials is required: current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state of practice; Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) in the state of practice; Certified Medical Assistant; or Licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-IV).
Nice To Haves
- Skills and abilities typically attained with one year of medical, clinical, or clerical experience.
- Experience preferably in a hospital, ambulatory surgery center, or customer service.
Responsibilities
- Assist patients with basic hygiene, mobility, and nutritional intake as needed.
- Collect patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output, and other delegated measurements, in accordance with facility standards of care.
- Document objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
- Assist with transportation of patient specimens.
- Recognize and report abnormalities or changes in patients’ health status and responses to treatment to a licensed professional.
- Communicate patient status accurately and completely to other caregivers to promote continuity of care.
- Perform delegated procedures and use equipment consistent with demonstrated competencies and state scope of practice.
- Provide supplies, support, and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit-specific procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed professional.
- Maintain a clean, orderly, and well-stocked environment.
- Provide general departmental support, which may include greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians, and personnel.
- Follow established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, and applicable professional standards.
- Demonstrate core and leader behaviors to provide customers with an excellent service experience.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
High school or GED
