Nursing Assistant (NCT) Trauma/Ortho/Neuro/Surgical/Tele - FT Nights
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant supports registered nurses in providing daily patient care in a medical-surgical unit. Duties include assisting with personal hygiene, nutrition, mobility, positioning, and skin care; collecting and documenting patient measurements and other data in the Electronic Medical Record; and communicating patient observations and needs to the RN. The role also supports admission, transfer, and discharge processes, specimen collection and point-of-care testing, unit stocking and cleaning, and patient transport. Depending on site and unit requirements, the Nursing Assistant may remove IVs, provide post-mortem care, and perform bladder scans under RN direction. Care must be appropriate to each patient's age-specific needs and delivered in accordance with infection-prevention policies and procedures.
Requirements
- High school graduate, GED, or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).
- Nurse Aide in good standing on the State Registry in which the team member practices.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, to be obtained within 45 days.
- Basic computer skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and assisting with patient transfers.
- Functional vision and hearing.
Responsibilities
- Assist the RN with bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders, ambulation, positioning, range of motion, and transfers.
- Measure and document blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, intake and output, daily weights, and other requested patient data in the Electronic Medical Record.
- Perform purposeful rounding under RN direction, promptly communicate observations and patient or family concerns and needs to the RN, and document appropriately.
- Assist with patient admission, transfer, and discharge processes, including room setup, room orientation, linen removal, and management of belongings; keep the call light within reach and respond promptly.
- Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens and perform indicated point-of-care testing using approved identification and labeling processes.
- Complete errands, deliver trays, charts, specimens, and reports, maintain and order nursing-area stock, and clean equipment and work areas.
- Position and transport patients using proper techniques and assistive devices; support nutritional needs through diet review, tray setup and removal, positioning, and diet selection under RN direction.
- Support skin integrity through repositioning and skin care, and ensure special supplies and appliances such as TED hose and sequential compression devices are available and maintained.
- Perform IV removal, post-mortem care, and bladder scans when required by site or unit and under RN direction.
- Follow infection-prevention procedures, including hand hygiene, sterile and aseptic practices, proper disposal of contaminated materials, and appropriate attire for isolation care.
- Provide care appropriate to the age and developmental needs of patients served.
- Maintain annual education requirements for hospital-based certifications.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
- Financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
- Shift, on-call, and other premium pay based on assignment
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
