Nursing Assistant 1 Or 2
About The Position
Join the Team at Villa Feliciana Medical Complex Located in Jackson, Louisiana, VFMC provides high-quality, compassionate care to individuals with chronic illnesses, disabilities, terminal conditions, and infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis. Our mission is to offer a safe, homelike environment focused on improving each patient’s quality of life. We’re seeking a dedicated Nursing Assistant to deliver skilled, hands-on care to patients with complex medical needs. If you thrive in a team-oriented setting and are committed to making a difference, we encourage you to apply.
Requirements
- Six months of experience or training in patient care; OR Possession of a current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate; OR Completion of an accredited Registered Nursing, Practical Nursing, Medical Assistant, or Emergency Medical Technician Program.
- NOTE: Positions at facilities receiving certain Medicaid or Medicare funds require that applicants possess a current Certified Nursing Assistant certificate.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal hygiene, which includes but is not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, nail care, skin care, etc., for patients.
- Change soiled linens when necessary.
- Turn and position ambulated patients as required by the ward nurse.
- Obtain and record vital signs of patients and report abnormal readings to the ward nurse.
- Provide personal interaction/stimulation to aid in daily resident orientation.
- Accurately maintain patient records of ADLs, round sheets, restraint records, and weight records.
- Make ward rounds every hour or ½ hour, as designated by shift, of assigned patients to determine their needs and maintain safety.
- Monitor patients’ general condition and appearance to the ward nurse.
- Weigh patients, assist the physician and nurse as directed, collect specimens, Intake, and Output; provide and/or assist with the provision of special treatment procedures such as impactions, enemas, & douches.
- Assist in emergencies.
- Direct and assist feeding of patients at mealtimes to ensure adequate nutrition and hydration, spoon feed as needed, distribute fluids, serve between-meal feedings, and provide bedtime snacks.
- Monitor intake and output of fluids.
- Receive report from previous shift, make rounds to check and observe patients, report changes to ward nurse, give report to on-coming shift.
- Participate in and attend departmental meetings and in-service programs.
- Attend mandatory training classes annually.
- Maintain CPR certification.
- Performs other duties not listed in the job description but are necessary to expedite patient care and for the smooth operation of the department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
