Nursing Assistant

Rochester Regional Health

4d • $20 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

The nursing assistant works under the direct supervision of licensed nursing staff to provide direct patient care in accordance with established hospital policies, procedures and protocols.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• AHA BLS required at hire, if not in place must be obtained within 1 week of hire

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a Basic Nursing Assistant Program
• Ability to read, write and perform arithmetic calculations for proper patient identification and to take and record weights, intake and output, and vital signs
• Ability to perform effectively assigned routine patient care tasks
• Possess interpersonal skills sufficient to interact effectively (up to 80% of work time) with sick and/or irritable patients in order to gain their cooperation and allay apprehensions

Responsibilities

• Provide complete patient care and comfort, including bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, toileting, repositioning, dressing, mobility assistance, and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
• Perform and document routine clinical tasks such as vital signs, weights, intake and output, specimen collection, and basic treatments as directed by nursing staff.
• Assist patients with meals, feeding as needed, and distribute nourishments and fresh water.
• Support patient mobility and recovery by assisting with transfers, bed positioning, exercises, and application of ordered devices (e.g., elastic stockings, ice packs).
• Respond promptly and courteously to call lights, assess patient needs, and communicate concerns to appropriate healthcare team members.

What This Job Offers

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