NURSING ASSISTANT
About The Position
The Nursing Assistant follows a plan of care to help patients accomplish activities of daily living and hygiene as part of the nursing team. Under the general management and supervision of the Nurse Manager and/or the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the position performs selected nursing activities and provides care to medical/surgical patients with a range of diagnoses, including neurological, orthopedic, respiratory, renal, and cardiac conditions. The role involves communicating patient observations and changes to the Registered Nurse, collaborating with other health care providers, and providing age-appropriate, culturally responsive care. Work is performed in accordance with safety requirements, regulatory rules, and departmental and hospital policies. Employees may be exposed to blood and body fluids and are required to follow standard precautions for infection control.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- CNA certification upon hire, unless qualifying as a nursing student who has completed at least one clinical rotation.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association before hire.
- Must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.
Responsibilities
- Take patients’ vital signs and collect specimens.
- Document specific portions of the patient’s medical record.
- Assist patients with personal hygiene, activities of daily living, and body mechanics for standing, sitting, and ambulation as needed.
- Communicate effectively with patients and their families where appropriate.
- Assist with transporting patients leaving the area when necessary.
- Weigh patients and record the information in the patient record when necessary.
- Communicate pertinent observations and changes in patients’ conditions to the Registered Nurse.
- Participate in emergency care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician.
- Participate as directed in unit-specific quality improvement studies and activities, and attend unit meetings.
- Consider patients’ cultural beliefs and practices and use interpreter services for patients with limited English proficiency.
- Collaborate, cooperate, and communicate with other health care providers to ensure quality and continuity of care.
- Provide care appropriate to the age groups regularly served and seek assistance when resources for other age groups are needed.
- Maintain position-specific and hospital-wide competencies required for the patient population served.
- Follow applicable safety laws, regulations, and departmental and hospital policies and procedures, including standard precautions.
- Participate in nursing committees, in-services, and orientation programs as directed.
- Attend or participate in training programs to improve and augment skills and knowledge.
- Assist with ordering and maintaining supplies as assigned by the Nurse Manager.
- Perform similar or related duties as necessary on an emergency basis or as designated by the department manager or supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
