Medical/Surgical Unit Nursing Assistant, Full Time, Nights

About the role

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, assumes responsibility for the collection of data related to patient status; performance of basic nursing procedures; ongoing collection and documentation of patient data; assistance with treatments and procedures; and assistance with maintenance of patient care equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living and hygiene.
• Turns and repositions patients alone or with assistance.
• May transport patients and assist with walking.
• Assists adult/pediatric patients with toileting needs in relation to their age including emptying established colostomy bags and urinary catheter removal.
• Assists with fall prevention interventions and patient restraints as delegated.
• Removes and reapplies anti‑emboli hose or compression devices.
• Assists with admission of patients to the unit by preparing room, greeting, and orienting patient and/or family to the unit (bed, call light, phone, TV).
• Takes and records vital signs and repeats questionable values.
• Prepares patients for meals and assists in feeding and providing snacks and supplements.
• Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens.
• Delivers specimens to appropriate department as requested.
• Completes documentation in EMR in accurate and timely manner.
• Maintains cleanliness and order of hospital room, utility room, diet kitchen, hallways, and alcoves.
• Disposes of excess linen and keeps linen emptied.
• Performs point of care testing as trained and delegated by RN.
• Reports lab values to RN.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Completion of a nursing assistant program preferred.
• Experience: No previous experience required.

Schedule

Night shift (United States of America)

Location

Oconee Medical Campus, Oconee Memorial Hospital, Medical/Surgical Nursing Department