Nursing Assistant NA CNA Emerson 3 Med Surg PT Days

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

8d•$19 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant works under the direction of the RN to assist with patient care in nursing areas throughout the Parent Child Division. The role includes safely transporting patients by wheelchair or stretcher, providing dispatch services, and documenting services rendered. The Nursing Assistant may function as an Observer for patients assessed as requiring constant observation to maximize safety, and performs receptionist and clerical duties to support efficient nursing-unit operations. The role requires understanding each patient's condition to help ensure appropriate care and safety. This position provides direct and indirect patient care under licensed personnel's supervision, observes and reports patient status to the assigned RN, and responds to changes in acuity or emergencies as directed by nursing staff. The Nursing Assistant supports a culture of safety, quality, compliance, patient- and family-centered care, and respectful care for people of diverse ages and cultures. The role also includes participation in safety rounds, patient-experience practices, and care planning for the geriatric population.

Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, including courses offered through SSH.
Basic medical terminology.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals.
Ability to function as an effective team player.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Previous Nursing Assistant or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct and indirect patient care under the direct supervision of licensed personnel.
Observe, obtain, and report patient data and status to the assigned RN.
Respond to changes in patient acuity and emergent situations as directed by nursing staff.
Safely transport patients by wheelchair or stretcher, provide dispatch services, and document services rendered.
Serve as an Observer for patients assessed as requiring constant observation to maximize safety.
Perform receptionist and clerical duties to facilitate efficient nursing-unit operations.
Maintain BLS certification and keep knowledge and competencies current.
Function as a preceptor to new employees.
Verify patient identity using two identifiers before procedures; follow hand hygiene, universal precautions, PPE, hazardous-material disposal, and patient-fall-prevention practices.
Participate in patient safety rounds and change-of-shift safety rounds; communicate patient or staff safety concerns through the appropriate chain of command and to the nurse in a timely manner.
Use proper body mechanics and patient lifts as needed.
Use required department and unit software and understand downtime procedures.
Follow applicable legal, regulatory, ethical, privacy, security, and organizational requirements; report potential compliance issues to management.
Respect patient and family values, preferences, and expressed needs, and involve them in care planning and evaluation according to patient preferences.
Use age and cultural awareness and available resources, including interpreter services and online sources, when providing care.
Support patient-experience practices, including bedside hand-off walking rounds, huddles, white boards, care plan partners, and caring moments.
Differentiate plans of care for geriatric patients, including use of the TAK kit, early mobility, and frequent rounding.
Complete hospital and unit competencies by deadlines and submit the self-evaluation on time, including reflection and goal setting.
Work collaboratively and respond appropriately to feedback and recommendations for change.