Job Summary
- The Nursing Assistant carries out all assignments given by the Registered Nurse. Is accountable for all patient care given during shift. Is responsible for adhering to all standards of nursing care and for promoting teamwork among co-workers.
Responsibilities
Assist patients with all aspects of personal hygiene (bathing, shaving, oral care, giving and removing bedpan or urinal, etc.)Ensures patients dietary needs are met Assist with serving trays, assists with completion of menus, provides snacks as needed and provides fluids.Provides a safe and comfortable environment.Obtains specimens as needed by MD, per Charge nurse instructions.Takes vital signs accurately at prescribed times.Turns and positions patientsAccurate documentation of intake and outputResponsible for the following treatments :finger stick glucometer
hot and cold compressessimple dressingperineal carepost mortem careweightsAdheres to infection control standardsMonitors IVs in conjunction with co-assigned nurse and Charge nurseReports any changes in patients condition promptly to charge nurseDocumentation of care in patient record, i.e. flow sheet.Utilizes good communication skills, answers the phone in a professional mannerAssist in Quality improvement programOther duties as assignedQualifications / Requirements
EXPERIENCEN / A
EDUCATION
High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
Current CPR Certification
Required
Preferred
Job Industries
Healthcare