NA Pratt 4 South (36 hours/week 7am-7:30pm)
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant assists with patient care throughout nursing areas and provides safe patient transport by wheelchair or stretcher, dispatch services, and appropriate documentation. The role also serves as an Observer for patients assessed to need constant observation to maximize safety, and performs receptionist and clerical duties that support efficient nursing-unit operations. The Nursing Assistant must understand patients’ conditions to help ensure their care and safety. This is a 36-hour-per-week day-shift role consisting of three 12-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., including every other weekend and holiday. The position works under the direct supervision of licensed personnel and is responsible for observing, obtaining, and reporting patient status, responding to changes in acuity and emergencies as directed, maintaining required knowledge and certification, and following patient-safety, technology, compliance, privacy, and patient- and family-centered care practices.
Requirements
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification is required.
- Basic medical terminology knowledge.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately.
- Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous Nursing Assistant or equivalent experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and indirect patient care under the direct supervision of licensed personnel.
- Observe patients, obtain and report patient data and status to the assigned RN, and respond to increases in acuity or emergencies as directed by nursing staff.
- Transport patients safely by wheelchair or stretcher, provide dispatch services, and document services rendered.
- Serve as an Observer for patients assessed to require constant observation for safety.
- Perform receptionist and clerical duties to support efficient nursing-unit operations.
- Maintain current knowledge and BLS certification; precept new employees when assigned and respond appropriately to feedback and recommendations.
- Promote positive working relationships with colleagues and stay informed about hospital policy and procedure changes.
- Verify patient identity using two identifiers before procedures; follow emergency preparedness responsibilities, hand hygiene guidelines, universal precautions, and PPE and hazardous-material procedures.
- Monitor patient fall risks, use appropriate safety devices and interventions, conduct patient-safety rounds using SBAR principles, and communicate safety risks through the chain of command.
- Use proper body mechanics and patient lifts as needed.
- Use required departmental and unit software applications and understand downtime procedures.
- Follow applicable legal, regulatory, ethical, privacy, security, and organizational requirements; report potential compliance issues and complete mandatory education.
- Respect patient and family values, preferences, and expressed needs; involve them in care planning, implementation, and evaluation according to patient preferences.
- Consider individual age and cultural needs, interact sensitively with diverse populations, and use resources such as interpreter services and online sources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
