Nursing Assistant

Appalachian Regional Healthcare•Martin, KY

About The Position

The Nursing Aide assists with patient care throughout nursing areas, including safely transporting patients by wheelchair or stretcher, providing dispatch services, and documenting services. The role also provides constant observation for patients assessed as requiring it to maximize their safety. In addition, the Nursing Aide performs receptionist and clerical duties to support the efficient functioning of the nursing unit.

Requirements

Kentucky Certified Nurse Aide certification is required.
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 preferred.
Basic Life Support preferred.
Previous hospital experience preferred.
Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred.
Basic computer knowledge preferred.

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 accurately records patient 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, or bed.
Administers enemas and douches, inserts rectal tubes, and documents care appropriately.
Applies ace bandages and elastic stockings; 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 suspensatories, 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 and 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-rays, and other therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
Prepares patients for examination and treatment by providing equipment and supplies, adjusting lights, and remaining with patients unless relieved.
Cleans and restocks areas, supplies, and equipment.
Assists new patients in becoming oriented 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.