Nursing Assistant -- 3 West -- Memorial Hospital
About The Position
Perform various direct patient care activities, procedures, and other indirect services under the direction of a Clinical Nurse. Provide developmentally appropriate care to the patient ages identified by the department and demonstrate competency through initial orientation and ongoing validation to perform assigned tasks and additional duties. The role also includes common duties applicable to all positions, such as maintaining required education, supporting positive customer and co-worker relations, following attendance and scheduling policies, participating in quality improvement, working cost-effectively, and following organizational and departmental policies.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED; relevant experience may be substituted as determined by the manager and talent acquisition specialist.
- Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire.
- Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary for developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment, or care for the patient ages identified by the department.
- Must demonstrate competency through initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform specified tasks and duties.
Responsibilities
- Deliver quality care to patients as delegated by the Clinical Nurse and according to hospital policy and procedure.
- Assist with procedures as determined by hospital policy and procedure, and regulatory guidelines.
- Maintain a neat, clean, and safe patient and unit environment.
- Provide assistance to medical and nursing staff by helping patients with activities of daily living and daily assignments.
- Assist in the orientation of new Nursing Assistants.
- Respond courteously and promptly to patient requests.
- May be required to cover the house.
- Assist with unit maintenance, including ordering and receiving supplies, medications, manuals, and equipment.
- Maintain and document all applicable required education.
- Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations.
- Comply with the company's attendance policy.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement activities of the department and institution.
- Perform work in a cost-effective manner and in accordance with departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations.
- Perform work in alignment with the organization's mission and strategic plan, and follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
