Nurse Aide - Surgical Care/Trauma Unit - Trenton - Part Time - Evenings

About the role

Assists in the delivery of direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and receives written and/or oral assignments and direction. Performs a variety of support functions, under direction of RN, enabling patient to perform daily hygienic, nutritional, ambulatory and other daily activities. Follows universal precautions and strict hand washing techniques with all patients. Partners with supervision and educators to create a plan to provide employee with the necessary skills to deliver up to date patient care. Communicates/collaborates with care team members to provide coordinated, safe and compassionate care for patients. Utilizes information to continuously improve patient care and practice to enhance outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assists with CPR under the direction/supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician.
• Documents patient care activities and patient data accurately using appropriate documentation forms and or information systems.
• Performs patient care tasks related to activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, hair, skin, and oral care.
• Completes assigned patient duties within the time frame established by the registered nurse.
• Reinforces transition/discharge teaching and patient self care activities.
• Performs required clinical skills such as vital sign measurement and enters patient vital signs information into computer, aseptic technique, non-invasive specimen collection, hot and cold applications, simple respiratory therapy, post mortem care, ostomy care, and application of teds/pneumatic teds.
• Provides complete AM/PM care, vital signs, intake and output, appropriate and timely documentation and participates in skin rounds.
• Assists with admission, transfer, or discharge of patients.
• Observes patients carefully for significant changes.
• Seeks to improve the effectiveness of communication and interactions with others.
• Collaborates with the RN, the need for referrals to assist in addressing patient safety and legal issues.
• Verifies physician's orders prior to performing procedure.
• Clarifies with RN any special procedures or observations necessary.
• Communicates patients' progress toward desired outcomes and diagnostic results to RN as appropriate.
• Reports consistently patient data in a concise and thorough manner.
• Assists with the identification of actual and potential risks to patient safety.
• Reports patient safety issues utilizing to appropriate personnel.
• Describes the unit based quality improvement activities and implications for practice.

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Paid or practicum experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Other Credentials: AHA Heartsaver AED. Non-Licensed must obtain before end of orientation period.

Knowledge and Skills: Proficient in English and verbal and written communication skills. Good public relations skills. Good bedside manners.

Special Training: Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities.

Usual Work Day: 8 Hours.

Reporting Relationships: Does this position formally supervise employees? No.

Benefits

• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Prescription Plan
• Vision Plan
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Pension Plan
• Disability Benefits
• Vacation
• Sick Time
• Holiday

Pay

Pay Range: $18.67 - $18.67 (for a full-time equivalent 1.0 FTE position). Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20.