Nursing Care Assistant

Reid Health

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision and guidance of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Nursing Care Assistant provides daily services involving basic care for patients, processes physicians’ orders, answers the telephone and intercom, performs a variety of clerical duties and clinical tasks, and other assigned unit duties. The assistant must demonstrate the knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served.

Requirements

High school diploma, or equivalent
Must be willing to obtain Basic Life Support (BLS)

Nice To Haves

1 year experience in an acute or long term health care setting

Responsibilities

Proficient in using computer and software programs
Uses accurate medical terminology
Properly operates unit communication equipment
Follows Code Procedures
Adheres strictly to Infection Control Policy, with an emphasis on hand hygiene
Compliant with the attendance policy
Calls staff as directed
Transports patients
Coordinates care with other disciplines
Uses appropriate resources (e.g., Charge Nurse, Unit Manager, Directors, Administrative Coordinator, Pharmacy)
Initiates and maintains records and reports
Organizes and maintains medical records in accordance with universal chart order
Thins charts and prepares discharged medical records for timely pickup
Initiates work orders
Posts reports on charts
Demonstrates good time management by avoiding unjustified overtime
Informs supervisor when overtime or incidental overtime may occur
Offers assistance to team members to maintain unit productivity (e.g., asking, "What may I do to help you leave on time?")
Collaborates with the team and management to develop cost-effective solutions and improve workflow processes
Participates in team huddles and check-backs to proactively manage changes
Ensures documentation is accurate, precise, thorough, and meets department and regulatory standards, including date, time, and signature on all medical record entries
Maintains up-to-date documentation, charting in real time
Ensures documentation is legible, grammatically correct, and appropriately punctuated
Uses only hospital-approved abbreviations in documentation
Documents observational and purposeful rounding
Demonstrates competence in using all EHR and resource systems
Maintains accountability for the privacy of medical records and patient information
Works to resolve team conflicts professionally and offers to help others
Accepts team direction and remains open to constructive feedback
Adapts to changes in work assignments with flexibility
Actively supports unit goals, strategic plans, and participates in hospital initiatives
Responds to unit needs by adjusting schedules and covering shift shortages
Proactively looks for ways to reduce stress for self and team
Builds trust with customers by introducing self, actively listening, displaying positive body language, explaining procedures, and providing frequent updates
Anticipates and responds to customer needs, questions, and concerns in a timely manner
Performs observational and purposeful rounding
Utilizes communication boards in patient rooms
Promotes a healing and supportive environment through methods such as therapeutic touch/massage, music therapy, aromatherapy, maintaining a quiet space, eliminating offensive odors, and ensuring a soothing room environment (e.g., temperature and cleanliness)
Communicates constructively and professionally in all interactions
Upholds Relationship-Based Care (RBC)
Accommodates the cultural, spiritual and emotional needs of customers
Obtains and records vital signs and other measurements
Completes baths, skin care and personal hygiene (ADLs) including backrubs
Assures fluids and foods are available, assists with feeding activities and records patient’s intake and output
Assists with patient admissions/transfers/discharges
Sets up room for admission (including isolation rooms)
Promptly responds to patient care needs, requests and call lights
Applies ice packs, restraints, binders
Obtains specimen collection as directed and empties appropriate drainage devices
Performs post-mortem care
Performs urinary catheter care
Assembles equipment and supplies in preparation for various diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by physician or nurse
Reports information and observations promptly to the appropriate nurse
Shares responsibility for preparation, proper use and care of equipment and supplies and for neatness and cleanliness of unit
Empties linen hampers
Assists patients with bedpans and urinals
Performs shave preps using clippers
Volunteers and actively participates in Unit Practice Councils, unit/department meetings, unit updates, Kaizens or other committees as assigned and actively offers constructive feedback
Provides best-practice by following hospital standards of care, policies and procedures and regulatory requirements