Nursing Assistant,4B Surgical Telemetry,FT,Nights
About The Position
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary To provide quality patient care, the successful Nursing Assistant (non-certified) performs certain nursing activities in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the adult, geriatric, infant and adolescent patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. Accountabilities Taking and recording vital signs accurately and with repeating questionable values. Assists with admission of patients to the unit by preparing room, and greeting and orienting patient and/or family to unit (bed, call light, phone, TV). Collecting urine, stool, and sputum specimens. Preparing patients for meals and assisting in feeding and providing snacks and supplements. Assisting adult/pediatric patients with toileting needs in relation to their age including emptying established colostomy bags. Removing and reapplying antiemboli hose or compression devices. Maintaining cleanliness and order of treatment room, utility room, diet kitchen, hallways, and alcoves. Completing documentation in EMR in an accurate and timely manner. Delivering specimens to appropriate department as requested. Disposes of excess linen and keeps linen emptied. Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Requirements
- Education - High School diploma or equivalent OR post high school diploma / highest degree earned
- Experience - no previous experience
- n/a In Lieu Of The Minimum Requirements Listed Above
- Basic computer skills
- Knowledge of office equipment
- Data entry
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of a Nursing Assistant Training Program preferred
Responsibilities
- Taking and recording vital signs accurately and with repeating questionable values.
- Assists with admission of patients to the unit by preparing room, and greeting and orienting patient and/or family to unit (bed, call light, phone, TV).
- Collecting urine, stool, and sputum specimens.
- Preparing patients for meals and assisting in feeding and providing snacks and supplements.
- Assisting adult/pediatric patients with toileting needs in relation to their age including emptying established colostomy bags.
- Removing and reapplying antiemboli hose or compression devices.
- Maintaining cleanliness and order of treatment room, utility room, diet kitchen, hallways, and alcoves.
- Completing documentation in EMR in an accurate and timely manner.
- Delivering specimens to appropriate department as requested.
- Disposes of excess linen and keeps linen emptied.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
