Nursing Assistant

Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. • Martin, KY

7d

About The Position

The Nursing Aide assists with patient care throughout nursing areas. The role includes safely transporting patients by wheelchair or stretcher, dispatching services, and documenting services appropriately. The Nursing Assistant also provides observation for patients on a care unit who have been assessed as requiring constant observation to help maximize their safety, and performs receptionist and clerical duties that support the efficient functioning of the nursing unit.

Requirements

• Certified Nurse Aide certification in Kentucky.
• Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately.
• Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals.
• Ability to move or lift patients and equipment.
• Ability to work independently within general guidelines.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Basic Life Support.
• Previous hospital experience.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care, including bathing, shampooing, shaving, back rubs, positioning patients, making beds, preparing patients for meals, feeding patients, and passing ice water.
• Answers signal lights and bells promptly to determine and meet patient needs.
• Collects specimens, including stool, urine, and sputum.
• Collects and records intake and output.
• Collects and records vital signs and pertinent patient information according to hospital policy.
• Assists with or feeds patients, provides between-meal nourishment and fresh drinking water, and encourages fluids when indicated.
• Assists with progressive ambulation and transports patients by wheelchair, stretcher, and bed.
• Administers enemas and douches, inserts rectal tubes, and documents appropriately.
• Applies Ace bandages and elastic stockings and fills hot water bottles, ice bags, pads, and humidifiers.
• Cares for Foley catheters and Levine tubes as instructed by a nurse.
• Applies condom drains, scrotal suspensories, unsterile compresses, and binders.
• Provides postmortem care and transports bodies to the morgue.
• Applies restraints and siderails to help assure patient safety.
• Observes isolation techniques and provides direct care to patients in isolation.
• Assists with colostomy care.
• Sets up orthopedic appliances.
• Runs errands, delivers messages, and answers the telephone.
• Maintains a safe environment, observes and reports safety hazards, and prepares incident reports.
• Prepares patients for surgery, x-ray, and other therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
• Prepares patients for examinations and treatment by providing appropriate equipment and supplies, adjusting lights, remaining with patients unless relieved, and cleaning and restocking the area.
• Assists new patients with orientation to their surroundings.
• Helps maintain a sanitary and safe environment in service and nursing areas.
• Participates in team conferences, in-service education programs, and staff meetings.
• Assists other hospital employees as needed, including returning patients from the Recovery Room or x-ray when indicated.
• Assists with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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