Nursing Assistant - Cardiac 2 (Days 7a - 7p)

FMOLHS•Jackson, MS

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant provides patient care to meet patients’ personal needs and comfort. The role includes assisting with cleaning, feeding, and preparation for treatment; taking and recording vital signs; changing bed linen; preparing treatment trays and supplies; and supporting nursing personnel with other patient care duties. The position is listed for Cardiac 2 on the day shift, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Communication skills.
Customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare unit rooms and beds for patients and assist with admission, transfer, and discharge procedures.
Measure and record patient temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output as directed; document information in the electronic medical record (EMR).
Promptly report unusual incidents, abnormal vital signs, or changes in a patient’s condition or behavior to appropriate personnel.
Assist patients with activities of daily living and general care, including bathing, oral hygiene, shaving, dressing, linen changes, positioning, pre- and post-operative care, and bedpan use.
Prepare patients for meals, serve food, and feed patients as needed.
Transport patients to and from designated hospital areas, ensuring they have a hospital-issued armband before transport.
Answer patient call lights and assist with personal hygiene, dressing, ambulation, and other daily activities.
Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic patient environment, including room cleanliness, temperature, lighting, and patient safety.
Clean rooms and equipment; report damaged equipment and other problems; and handle linen and supplies properly.
Complete patient reports at the beginning and end of each shift and document all care in the EMR.
Participate in unit activities and programs intended to improve quality, efficiency, and patient safety.
Use equipment, supplies, facilities, and resources prudently and efficiently.
Participate in staff education, approved continuing education, and specialized skills training to improve performance.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.