Nursing Assistant - Neuro ICU - PT Nights

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Macon, GA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant provides physical care to patients in the Neuro ICU according to hospital and unit standards. The role includes personal care, monitoring and documenting patient status, assisting with mobility and transfers, supporting admission and discharge processes, communicating patient concerns to nurses, and maintaining a clean, safe environment. The Nursing Assistant also performs unit-specific complex care activities as determined by unit needs, contributes to quality improvement, and maintains required competencies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to communicate with patients, staff, and coworkers.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including walking, standing, bending, stooping, sitting, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and changing positions rapidly.
• Ability to use near and distance vision and communicate in person and by phone or radio.
• Ability to assist coworkers with transfers and transport supplies, patients, residents, or equipment using proper body mechanics.
• Functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine and upper and lower extremities, with grip strength of 60–80 pounds, as specified by the job class evaluation.
• Ability to lift 25–60 pounds and carry 25–50 pounds, as specified by the job class evaluation.
• Ability to tolerate high noise levels, busy atmospheres, and noxious odors.

Nice To Haves

• BLS certification.
• CPI certification.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.
• One year of experience caring for patients and dealing with the public.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including bathing, oral hygiene, perineal care, linen changes, and hair care.
• Assist with pre- and post-operative or procedure care, post-mortem care, care of patients in restraints, and care of patients with infectious diseases or latex allergies.
• Place electrodes for cardiac, respiratory, or fetal monitoring as appropriate.
• Assist with ambulation, exercise, positioning, transfers, and transportation of patients.
• Follow skin care protocols and provide skin care.
• Accurately perform and document intake and output, vital signs, weights, and other monitoring, including computerized charting; promptly report abnormal findings and patient complaints to the nurse.
• Help identify patients at risk for falls and take steps to prevent falls.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable patient environment, including proper handling of body fluids and cleaning equipment between patients.
• Use proper body mechanics and appropriate lift techniques and resources.
• Perform fingerstick glucose monitoring.
• Assist with timely admissions, transfers, and discharges; explain the physical environment and communication devices; document required information; handle patient belongings; remove unused supplies and equipment; and use the discharge process, including bed tracking.
• Communicate appropriately and promptly with patients, families, and the health care team; use effective verbal and non-verbal communication, follow lines of authority, maintain confidentiality, resolve conflicts, and contribute to addressing patient satisfaction concerns.
• Demonstrate time management, prioritization, teamwork, problem solving, critical thinking, organization, and timely responses to patient and nurse needs.
• Maintain supplies, equipment, and unit cleanliness; restock designated areas, report broken or missing equipment, ensure appropriate charges, handle and maintain equipment properly, and use supplies efficiently.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities; attend at least 50% of unit meetings and review minutes for meetings not attended.
• Maintain awareness of relevant policy and procedure changes, demonstrate cultural commitments, maintain competency, and meet unit-specific job expectations.
• Complete preceptor training and serve as a preceptor when required.
• Perform required complex-care activities as determined by unit need, including glucose monitoring and quality control, respiratory care such as tracheostomy care and suctioning, CPR training, dressing changes, monitoring drainage tubes and levels, procedure or equipment setup, and assembling, administering, and monitoring tube feedings.
• Contribute to unit quality scores for nurse-sensitive indicators such as skin breakdown and falls.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Potential shift or on-call premium pay, incentive pay for select positions, and annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

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