Nursing Assistant Certified

Department Job Description Summary

Patient Care Tech/ Certified Nursing Assistant Days/Nights - 3 days a week, 12 hour shifts, rotating weekends/holidays

Position Responsibilities

• Assists in preparation of the unit and patient rooms for receiving admissions, transfers, and post-operative patients.
• Uses proper body mechanics when positioning, lifting, turning and ambulating patients. Uses appropriate equipment as needed.
• Applies and uses appropriate equipment as needed.
• Understands and implements the measures used to reduce the risk of health associated infections.
• Reports any changes observed in the condition or behavior of the patient to the LPN/Registered Nurse in a timely manner.
• Aids in the admission, transport, transfer and discharge of patients, including the care of personal property and clothing.
• Demonstrates the ability to provide safe care to patients who are:
• Ensures patient personal and oral hygiene needs are met daily and/or as necessary.
• Provides catheter care daily and/or as needed.
• Reports any pertinent observations to LPN/RN.
• Accurately takes vital signs and records in patient record promptly. Reports to LPN/RN promptly.
• Distributes water, records correct intake and output when indicated within shift.
• Obtains and labels specimens accurately, i.e. sputum, stool, urine, maintaining precautions at all times.
• Prepares patients for surgery and/or other procedures, including prep and clip, vital sign taking and recording, assisting patient with bathing and/or voiding, and removing and securing dentures, jewelry and other belongings.
• Makes frequent patient rounds at least every two (2) hours. Repositions for comfort and offers bathroom assistance.
• Aids in post-mortem care, including labeling and securing of all patient valuables.
• Provides patient care as directed by licensed nurse to include but not limited to: enemas, sitz baths, applying and removing ice bags, k-pads, binders and/or pelvic/buck's traction, blood glucose monitoring and simple dress changes.

Qualifications

• License/Registration/Certification: State of florida Nursing Assistant Certification preferred; CPR Certiftication required. If in cost center NURSING- 6 DE HMT SOUTH, PCT is required to obtain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate within 90 days of employment.
• Education: High School Diploma preferred.
• Experience: One year experience preferred.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retail plan
• Paid time off
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• On-site housing for select positions and more!