Nursing Assistant .9 FTE, 3rd Shift

American Addiction Centers • Grafton, ND

5d • $21 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant .9 FTE, 3rd Shift position is a full-time role within the AMC Grafton - Med Surg: IU 4th Floor department. This role involves 12-hour shifts from 1845 to 0715, requiring every other weekend and holiday rotation. The pay range for this position is $20.80 - $31.20.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write and follow instructions as required.
• Good communication skills.
• Courteous and professional interpersonal skills.
• Basic math calculation skills.
• CPR (Heart Saver) certified within 6 months of employment.
• Certification as a Nursing Assistant by the State of Illinois.

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Introduces self and role to patient at start of shift.
• Provide fresh pitcher of water (if not NPO).
• Places call light and phone in reach of the patient.
• Listens to patients; solicit information about patient’s needs.
• Involves patients in decisions about their care -how they want to carry out their day (e.g., do they prefer to wash before breakfast?).
• Answers call lights.
• Assists patients with elimination needs.
• Provides a.m. or p.m. care to include bed bath or bathing assistance, oral care of teeth and mouth and hair care or shaving as necessary.
• Straightens patient’s room. Changes bed linens.
• Transports, transfers, lifts and positions patients as directed.
• Ambulates non-bed ridden patients (4 times daily unless otherwise directed).
• Feeds patient as needed.
• Collects specimens and transports specimens to lab.
• Transports equipment, supplies, specimens and pharmacy items.
• Communicates with patients, families and other health care professionals in a positive and respectful manner.
• Addresses and resolves customer complaints.
• Ensures on-time completion of your performance pathway.
• Sends out co-worker feedback forms 6 months before review to associates you and your leader have identified as able to provide valuable feedback.
• Submits self-evaluation to leader two weeks before review.
• Participates in the TNT associate satisfaction survey.
• Submits ideas each year for improving customer satisfaction.
• Receives report from previous assistant at start of shift.
• Night shift: prepares NPO list. – Hang NPO sign above patient’s bed. Communicate with patient in layperson’s terms.
• Participates in the admission, transfer and discharge process of all patients under the supervision of the registered nurse.
• Sets up patient room: obtains necessary supplies and equipment.
• Introduces self to patient and family; assists patient in changing into a patient gown.
• Ensures patient identification band placement.
• Assists with patient transfer or discharge as assigned, ensuring that the patient belongings are accounted for. Communicates special needs to the receiving unit.
• Maintains a clean, safe unit environment to meet needs of unit/age-specific population.
• Responds to call lights and communicates patient requests to RN.
• Demonstrates ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Uses proper body mechanics.
• Removes discontinued equipment to soiled utility room.
• Reports unsafe/malfunctioning equipment and removes from use.
• Cleans and disinfect equipment and return to proper storage.
• Restocks patient rooms with appropriate equipment and supplies.
• Practices within infection control policies and procedures.
• Takes and records vital signs, weight, height, intake and output (I/O) as directed and notifies RN with abnormal results.
• Provides appropriate skin care. Reports areas of pressure, redness or abrasions on patient’s skin.
• Documents patient information on appropriate forms.
• Acts as patient/family advocate by providing comfort, assistance and information.
• Communicates patient/family concerns and issues to appropriate nursing staff.
• Provides report to following assistant at end of shift.
• Recognizes and adopts activities appropriate to the specific need of the patient population and demonstrates knowledge of specific issues directly related to the age of the patients.
• Performs all work in accordance with Trinity Hospital and regulatory safety procedures and requirements including OSHA, Accrediting Organization, state, county and local agencies.
• Participate in efforts to monitor and improve departmental CQI indicators.
• Submit ideas for improving quality in your department.
• Schedule yourself to complete the requisite hours of training per quarter.
• Develop a learning plan and track your progress on a learning log.
• Attend all department / hospital in-service orientation and other meetings as required.
• Submit Dynamite ideas to your leader.
• Identifies improvement ideas within scope of responsibility and assumes accountability for implementation of plans and results.
• Participate in hospital wide or departmental DIG each year.
• Implement Just-Do-It initiatives in your department during the year.
• Interacts with co-workers in a team atmosphere in order to help find a better way to perform job.
• Participate in hospitalwide TNT-related activities.
• Participate in departmental recognition and socialization activities.
• Attend all departmental staff meetings.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relations with all associates.
• Participate in efforts to improve productivity in your department.
• Submit ideas for improving productivity in your department.
• Participate in efforts to contain costs or generate revenue in your department.
• Submit ideas for reducing expenses or adding revenue.

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
• Competitive compensation
• Generous retirement offerings
• Programs that invest in your career development
• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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