Nursing Assistant

Rochester Regional Health

5d • $20 - $29

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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED