Nursing Assistant

6 South is AnMed's 28-bed Adult Surgical / Med-Surg Unit. This unit primarily focuses on colon, lung, abdominal, bariatric, vascular, and trauma patients. They also provide care for complex wound management, ostomy patients, and dialysis patients. AnMed earned accreditation by the DNV for Top Performers on Key Quality Measures for excellence in surgical care. The nurse manager for 6 South is a Palmetto Gold Award winner, who values teamwork. If are looking for a team who takes pride in its innovation and seeks to empower its staff then, a better career starts here!

SUMMARY :

Provides quality patient care under the supervision and direction of licensed nursing personnel. Provides direct or indirect nursing care to patients from pediatrics to geriatric populations in the hospital setting.

• Provides personal care such as bathing, skin care, turning and positioning, and toileting needs.
• Assists patients with meals, ambulation and other activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Obtains and documents vital signs and reports abnormal results to the patient's nurse.
• Measures and records intake, output, height and weight.
• Participates in hourly rounds on patients, assessing pain, positioning, potty (toileting needs), placement of personal items and call light within reach, and VTE prophylaxis in place.
• Communicates learning needs to charge nurse or nurse manager.

QUALIFICATIONS : Nursing Assistant :

Patient Care Technician (PCT) :