GRADUATE NURSE ASSOCIATE

About the role

This position is designed to facilitate the transition of upcoming graduates of an accredited nursing program into the workforce. It involves performing a wide variety of patient care activities and supportive services under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN).

Responsibilities

• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weight, height and intake-output measurements.
• Documents oxygen saturation if patient is connected to continuous pulse oximetry.
• Employs all established infection control policies including standard precautions, transmission-based isolation precautions, OSHA standards, safety measures and proper body mechanics in performance of job.
• Takes care of patient comfort and privacy, identifies and assists patients needing assistance with nutrition and hydration.
• If trained and competent, empties drains, canisters, urine bags, bedpans and emesis basins and records intake and output.
• Maintains a clean and orderly patient and work environment.
• Aids RN in obtaining a thorough nursing history on assigned patients.
• Demonstrates effective therapeutic communication skills.
• Documents/maintains patient record as appropriate.
• Completes assigned tasks with minimal supervision but seeks guidance when uncertain how to perform a procedure.
• Communicates suggestions and/or complaints through appropriate channels.
• Displays cooperation, flexibility and positive behavior to patients and other staff members.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively perform under stress.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Completes required education assignments annually.
• Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

Requirements

• Must have graduated from an accredited registered nursing education program.
• Minimum experience: None required but able to perform as nursing assistant; previous hospital experience preferred.
• Must be able to operate computer and possess excellent interpersonal skills.
• Licensure Requirement: CPR required.