Nursing Assistant-Medical Surgical

Great Plains Health•North Platte, NE

18h

About The Position

The Nursing Assistant in the Medical-Surgical cost center provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall patient plan of care. The role includes ongoing patient data collection and documentation in the medical record, along with unit support functions that contribute to efficient nursing-unit operations. The position works in a patient-care setting and involves exposure to blood and body fluids, contagious disease, hazardous chemicals, dangerous fumes, medical gases, and potentially out-of-control patients who may be physically or verbally abusive.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Nurse Aide licensure in the state of Nebraska.
BLS certification.
Oxygen certification.
Medication Aide Training, hospital based, required within 6 months of hiring; update required every 2 years.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with activities of daily living, including basic hygiene, mobility, and nutritional intake, as needed.
Collect patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output, and other delegated measurements, in accordance with unit and facility policies and standards of care.
Document objective data and routine aspects of patient care.
Assist with transportation of patient specimens.
Recognize and report abnormalities or changes in a patient's health status and response to treatment to a licensed professional.
Promote continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating patient status to other caregivers.
Perform procedures and use equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, consistent with demonstrated competencies and state scope of practice.
Provide supplies, support, and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit-specific procedures under the direct supervision of a licensed professional.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and well-stocked environment.
Provide general department support as needed, including greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians, and ancillary personnel.