Nursing Assistant- 7HT- Days

About the role

Demonstrates Competency In The Physical Care Of The Patient According To AHF/unit Patient Care Standards, Including The Following As Appropriate For The Unit: Personal care for all body systems, including bathing, oral hygiene, perineal care, linen changes and hair care.

Pre- and post-op/ procedure care

Post-mortem care

Patient in restraints

Placement of electrodes for cardiac, respiratory and/or fetal monitoring

Ambulation and exercise

Patients with infectious diseases including TB, hepatitis, AIDS, including those requiring isolation

Correct positioning of patients in beds, chairs, and specialty surfaces

Transfer of patient (e.g. bed to chair, bed to commode or back)

Transportation of patients on wheelchair, stretcher, bed, etc.

Demonstrates competency in skin care protocols and care

Accurately performs/ documents intake/ output, vital signs, weights and other monitoring, including computerized charting

Promptly notifies nurse of abnormal vital signs, observations, physical complaints, etc.

Assist in identifying patients at risk for falls and preventing falls

Maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment for the patient, including correct handling of body fluids and appropriate cleaning of equipment between patients.

Demonstrates utilization of proper body mechanics and appropriate lift techniques/ resources.

Performs glucose monitoring via fingerstick

Implements admission, transfer and discharge procedures, according to AHF/unit standards:

Aids in timely admission, discharge or transfer

Provides explanations of the physical environment, including communication devices.

Accurately records relevant and required information on the appropriate documentation tool.

Collections and properly forwards patient's personal belongings at the time of transfer, discharge or death, documenting disposition.

Assures unused equipment and supplies are cleaned/removed from the patient's room after discontinuation.

Utilizes discharge process, to include bed tracking, when discharging/transferring patients.

Utilizes Effective Communication And Interpersonal Skills:

Accurately communicates with patients, staff, and coworkers.

Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients, families and members of the health care team through effective use of verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Uses appropriate lines of authority.

Maintains confidentiality in accordance with hospital policies.

Demonstrates effective conflict resolution skills.

Demonstrates awareness of satisfaction issues and contributes to resolution and improvement.

Demonstrates Competence In The Following Skills:

Time management and prioritization

Teamwork

Problem solving and critical thinking

Organization of work and environment

Timely response to patient/nurse needs and requests

Participates In Maintaining Supplies, Equipment And Unit Cleanliness:

Maintains a neat and orderly appearance of patient areas.

Restocks supplies at the bedside, supply shelves, and other designated areas.

Reports broken, malfunctioning or missing equipment to the appropriate person.

Ensures appropriate charges are made.

Properly handles, stores, cleans and maintains equipment.

Efficiently and appropriately uses supplies, linen and dietary items.

Demonstrates Self-growth/accountability:

Participates in quality assurance and PI activities.

Participates in at least 50% of unit meetings and reads/initials minutes of all meetings not attended.

Maintains awareness of hospital/division/unit procedure/policy changes which affect the delivery of patient care.

Verbalizes how his/her job supports organizational/ departmental goals and pillars of excellence.

Demonstrates Cultural Commitments.

Assures competency maintained.

Complies with unit-specific articulated job expectations.

Demonstrates Competency In All Required Complex Care Activities Within Their Home Units As Determined By Unit Need. These Competencies Will Include The Following But Not Limited To:

Completion of Preceptor training and serving in Preceptor role.

Glucose monitoring and quality control checks.

Respiratory Care including tracheostomy care, suctioning, etc.

Complete required CPR training as defined by organization.

Dressing changes.

Monitoring chest and other drainage tubes and levels, reporting deviations.

Procedure/Equipment set-up.

Assembling, administering, monitoring tube feedings.

Aids in achieving unit quality scores which meet or exceed hospital/ national average for nurse-sensitive quality indicators such as skin breakdown, falls, and others as appropriate for the unit.

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or GED.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Ability to communicate with patients, staff, and coworkers.

Preferred Job Requirements

Education: Certification / License: BLS, CPI; Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) preferred.

Experience: One year of experience taking care of patients and dealing with the public preferred.