Nursing Assistant - 24 hours/week 11pm-7:30am

About the role

The Nursing Assistant assists in patient care throughout nursing areas, safely transports patients via wheelchair or stretcher, dispatches services, and documents services rendered. They also function as an observer for patients requiring constant supervision and perform general receptionist duties.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates skills and judgment necessary to provide direct and non-direct care under the supervision of licensed personnel.
• Observes, obtains, and reports patient data/status to assigned RN.
• Responds to peaks in acuity and emergent situations as directed by nursing staff.
• Maintains current knowledge/certification and BLS certification.
• Functions as a preceptor to new employees and displays professional working relationships with colleagues.
• Fosters a "Culture of Safety" through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.
• Verifies patient identification with 2 identifiers before starting any procedure.
• Understands individual role/responsibilities in the event of hospital codes and emergency preparedness.
• Complies with CDC hand hygiene guidelines, uses personal protective equipment appropriately, and disposes of hazardous materials.
• Maintains awareness of MSDS sheets and uses them appropriately.
• Conducts patient safety rounds using SBAR, follows chain of command to communicate safety risks, demonstrates proper body mechanics, and uses patient lifts as needed.
• Utilizes software applications required by department and unit standards and understands operating in downtime.
• Works within legal, regulatory, and ethical practice standards relevant to the position.
• Safeguards the privacy and security of patient information.
• Bridges potential compliance issues to a manager, supervisor, director, or VP.
• Completes mandatory education requirements of compliance, privacy, and security programs.
• Conveys respect for values, preferences, and expressed needs of the patient and family.
• Collaborates with the patient and family according to patient preferences in planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
• Welcome the presence and participation of family members at all times according to patient preferences, regardless of rounds, change of shift, or other events on unit.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Preferred High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Minimum Work Experience: Previous Nursing Assistant or equivalent experience preferred.
• Required Classes/Skills: BLS - Basic Life Support. Required Additional Knowledge And Abilities: Basic medical terminology, basic computer skills, effective communication, and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Age & Culture: Considers the individual needs of each person with whom they interact and possesses age and cultural knowledge and awareness.
• Interacts with sensitivity in the delivery of care/services of diverse populations as needed.
• Effectively utilizes resources to provide care/services such as interpreter services and online sources.