Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg/Observation Unit Day Shift
About The Position
As a Nursing Assistant on the Medical Surgical Observation Unit, you will support high-quality patient care by assisting the RN and interdisciplinary team with daily patient care, coordination, and communication. You will be responsible for patient care support, including assisting with bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, ambulation, and therapeutic positioning. You will also obtain and document vital signs, intake/output, daily weights, and other patient data. Additionally, you will perform purposeful rounding, communicate patient needs to the RN, and assist with patient transfers, mobility, and transport using proper techniques and equipment. You will support skin integrity through repositioning and appropriate care, and assist with nutritional needs including tray setup and feeding support. In terms of patient flow and unit support, you will participate in admissions, transfers, and discharges, prepare patient rooms, and ensure proper handling of belongings. You will also ensure call lights are within reach and respond promptly, and maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient environment. Clinical tasks include collecting urine, stool, and sputum specimens using proper labeling and identification procedures, and performing point-of-care testing as required. Under RN direction, you may assist with IV removal, bladder scans, and post-mortem care. You will coordinate tests and procedures with ancillary departments, maintain knowledge of EHR and ordering systems for supplies and equipment, and process patient charges and related documentation. Facilitating communication via phone systems, paging, and hospital information systems, as well as supporting chart preparation and ensuring completeness of patient records are also key responsibilities. Clerical and administrative support includes compiling charts for admissions, transfers, discharges, and expirations, ensuring accuracy of patient demographic and registration information, and obtaining medical records for transfers to other facilities. You will also troubleshoot minor equipment issues and arrange repairs when needed. You will follow infection prevention protocols, safely handle and dispose of contaminated materials, and maintain compliance with hospital policies and safety standards. Fostering a positive and collaborative work environment and responding promptly and courteously to patient and team member requests are essential. You will communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
Requirements
- High School diploma, GED, or HSED
- Nurse Aide in good standing on the State Registry
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 45 days of hire
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with electronic medical records
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing workloads
- High attention to detail
- Ability to provide age-appropriate care across the lifespan
Responsibilities
- Assist with bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, ambulation, and therapeutic positioning
- Obtain and document vital signs, intake/output, daily weights, and other patient data
- Perform purposeful rounding and communicate patient needs to the RN
- Assist with patient transfers, mobility, and transport using proper techniques and equipment
- Support skin integrity through repositioning and appropriate care
- Assist with nutritional needs including tray setup and feeding support
- Participate in admissions, transfers, and discharges
- Prepare patient rooms and ensure proper handling of belongings
- Ensure call lights are within reach and respond promptly
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized patient environment
- Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens using proper labeling and identification procedures
- Perform point-of-care testing as required
- Under RN direction and based on unit needs, may assist with: IV removal, Bladder scans, Post-mortem care
- Coordinate tests and procedures with ancillary departments
- Maintain knowledge of EHR and ordering systems for supplies and equipment
- Process patient charges and related documentation
- Facilitate communication via phone systems, paging, and hospital information systems
- Support chart preparation and ensure completeness of patient records
- Compile charts for admissions, transfers, discharges, and expirations
- Ensure accuracy of patient demographic and registration information
- Obtain medical records for transfers to other facilities
- Troubleshoot minor equipment issues and arrange repairs when needed
- Follow infection prevention protocols including hand hygiene and PPE use
- Safely handle and dispose of contaminated materials
- Maintain compliance with hospital policies and safety standards
- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment
- Respond promptly and courteously to patient and team member requests
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
