Nurse Assistant II

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Completion of an applicable state Board of Nursing approved Nurse Aide II course or nursing student listed as a Nurse Aide II.
• Applicable state Board of Nursing listing as a Nurse Aide II.
• Registered as a Nurse Aide I with the applicable state Department of Health and Human Service Regulation.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the implementation of the nursing process by giving direct care to patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN).
• Assists with admissions, transfers, discharges, pre- and post-operative care.
• Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic physical environment (e.g., hallways, utility rooms, par stock, kitchen) and minimizes risk of injury by promoting fall precautions, use of call bell, side rails, and other safety measures, including appropriate lift equipment for patients, self, co-workers, and facility.
• Ensures complete, accurate, and timely communication of patient information.
• Performs special procedures correctly under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Communicates effectively, positively, and professionally with the team, co-workers, patients, and family members.
• Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance and professional growth and development.
• Provides age/developmental appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.

Skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform effectively with frequent workload changes and competing demands.

Work Environment

• Contact with patients and family members under a wide variety of circumstances.
• Possible exposure to infections and contagious diseases.
• Occasional exposure to radiation hazards.
• Exposure to cleaning agents/chemicals.
• Subject to many interruptions.
• Occasionally subject to irregular hours.
• Uses personal protective equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Standing: 35%-65%
• Walking: 35%-65%
• Sitting: 0%-35%
• Bending: 35%-65%
• Reaching with arms: 35%-65%
• Finger and hand dexterity: 35%-65%
• Talking: 35%-65%
• Hearing: 35%-65%
• Seeing: 65%-100%
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling:
  • 20 lbs. maximum: 65%-100%
  • 50 lbs. maximum: 0%-35%
  • 100 lbs. maximum: N/A