Inpatient Facility Nursing Assistant

About the role

The Inpatient Facility Nursing Assistant is responsible for personal care and related services following a plan of care established by clinical supervision. This position operates at 3HC Home Health and Hospice Inpatient Facility in Newport, NC.

Responsibilities

• Abides by and supports 3HC's Compliance Program and Code of Ethics.
• Creates positive experiences for internal and external customers that will meet their expectations.
• Displays a high degree of courtesy, tact, and knowledge of services provided by the agency in all contact with staff, patients, and visitors.
• Administers personal care and hygiene by following established care plan:
• (a) provides or assists patient in bathing, hair care, shaving, oral hygiene, toileting and dressing;
• (b) assist in feeding the patient when necessary;
• (c) provides and/or assist patient with simple range-of-motion exercises, transferring, turning and walking.
• Assists with treatments and procedures:
• (a) changing dry dressings;
• (b) measuring intake and output;
• (c) administer disposable enemas (fleets/tap water/ or soap suds) as per 3HC policy and NC Board of Nursing regulations;
• (d) accurately takes an records vital signs and weights;
• (e) apply TED hose;
• (f) collect urine specimens;
• (g) apply hot/cold compresses.
• Acts as a facilities preceptor for new employees:
• (a) works closely with new nursing assistants 3 days to demonstrate and teach all inpatient facility procedures (to include meals, laundry, etc.)
• (b) observes for accuracy;
• (c) demonstrates how to complete required documentation using EMR computer system;
• (d) observes and educates on proper NA skills for facility;
• (e) ensures new employee knows where all supplies are located, fire extinguishers, eye wash station, laundry bins, etc. throughout facility.
• Aide I & II demonstrates accurate use of bleach to achieve 50 ppm for maintaining adequate suppression of bacteria for cleaning heat sensitive objects and linens.
• Immediately reports and records changes in the patient's mental or physical condition to supervisor to prevent adverse events.
• Demonstrates proficiency in donning/doffing PPE and verbalizes knowledge of circumstances demanding PPE.
• Completes document via EMR each shift.
• Checks all outstanding tasks and completes prior to end shift.
• Uses the time clock consistently; and submits other data to supervisor as requested on a timely basis.
• Completes housekeeping tasks to include tidying bedroom, mopping floor, cleaning the patient's bathroom, shower, toilet, and sink as needed.
• Change patient's bed linens and perform other tasks as needed or assigned.
• Works assigned shifts and holidays as scheduled.
• Employs Hoyer lift for movement/care of bariatric patients.
• Demonstrates an interest in personal and professional growth for self and staff:
• (a) attends and participates in workshops, seminars, webcasts to keep abreast of current changes in rules, regulations, relating to job functions and department;
• (b) does individual reading and research;
• (c) recommends educational opportunities for staff and encourages participation.
• Adheres to 3HC's Personnel Policy and performs other appropriate duties as assigned by supervisor to promote the successful operations and future growth of 3HC.

Qualifications

• Listed as a CNA with DHSR, as evidence by successfully completed training and has not had a lapse of 24 consecutive months where the aid has not provided services for compensation
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Must be physically competent to perform delegated tasks necessary to good patient care and as indicated inpatient's plan of care
• Must be dependable and capable of dealing pleasantly and tactfully with patient, family, staff and the public
• Experience preferred

Skills

• Compassion
• Attention to detail
• Physical strength and endurance
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

3HC offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. For more details, please refer to the company's official website.

Pay

Compensation for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position operates on a part-time schedule, two days a week from 7a-7p.

Equal Opportunity Employer

3HC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex or sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, national veteran or disability status.