Nursing Aide-Training
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS : Under direct supervision of a registered nurse, a Nursing Aide-Training participates in a clinical practicum designed to provide students enrolled in a nursing program toward a license as a Registered Nurse with experience in performing patient care duties and other related functions. This is a temporary appointment only for the duration of the training period. EXAMPLES OF WORK : (Illustrative Only) Receives training under the supervision of a registered nurse in the following : Clinical : Delivers patient care to assigned patients; Carries out other assigned nursing duties; Observes and reports changes in patient's condition to the nurse; Records the results of routine patient monitoring on appropriate hospital forms; Communicates patient care outcomes to the nurse; Assists the Registered Nurse in identifying and addressing the educational needs of patients and families; Participates in patient centered conferences; Systems Maintenance : Assists in maintaining a safe and orderly environment; Utilizes appropriate channels of communication; Advocates Patient Bill of Rights; Staff Development : Participates in unit and departmental meetings; Participates in in-service programs; May use computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments; Accesses protected health information (PHI) in accordance with departmental assignments and guidelines defining levels of access (i.e. incidental vs. extensive). REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES : Good knowledge of current nursing techniques and procedures and standards of patient care; ability to successfully complete the nursing practicum orientation program; ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments; initiative; reliability; flexibility; physical condition commensurate with the requirements of the position. MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND
Experience :
Possession of a high school or equivalency diploma, current enrollment in an approved professional nursing program
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Nursing • Valhalla, New York, United States, 10595