Nursing Assistant -- Medical/Surgical -- Teays Valley Hospital

CAMC Health System•Hurricane, WV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant performs direct patient care activities, procedures, and indirect services under the direction of a Clinical Nurse. The role provides assistance to patients and the medical and nursing staff, helps maintain a clean and safe patient care environment, and supports unit operations. The employee must demonstrate developmentally appropriate care skills for the patient ages identified by the department and complete initial orientation and ongoing competency validation.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; relevant experience may be substituted, as determined by the manager and talent acquisition specialist.
Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
Must obtain and demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment, or care for the patient ages identified by the department, by the end of the orientation period. This includes obtaining and interpreting information about patient needs, knowledge of growth and development, and understanding the range of treatment needed.
Must demonstrate competency through initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform assigned tasks and additional duties specified in the job description and unit/department competency checklist.

Responsibilities

Deliver quality care to patients as delegated by the Clinical Nurse and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
Assist with procedures in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines.
Maintain a neat, clean, and safe patient and unit environment.
Assist medical and nursing staff by helping patients with activities of daily living and completing daily assignments.
Assist with the orientation of new Nursing Assistants.
Respond to patient requests courteously and promptly.
May be required to cover the house.
Assist with unit maintenance, including ordering and receiving supplies, medications, manuals, and equipment.
Maintain and document required education.
Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.
Comply with the company's attendance policy.
Participate in department and institution continuous quality improvement activities.
Perform work in a cost-effective manner and in accordance with departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.
Perform work in alignment with the organization's mission and strategic plan and follow applicable organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Perform related duties as assigned.