Nursing Assistant - MedSurg Acute

About the role

Performs routine patient care, support and services, and also specialized clerical and administrative duties in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies, and procedures of the assigned nursing care unit. Gains confidence and cooperation from the patient, their family/support group, and other healthcare providers. Executes a variety of tasks, prioritizes information and requests in a timely manner. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies and procedures to ensure privacy and safety of patients and information. May also be responsible for performing specific tasks and/or orient other staff to the department.

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate, direct patient care to patients.
• Performs selected procedures, including but limited to: taking vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure), collecting specimens, admission, transfer and discharge procedures.
• Provides basic patient care relating to nutrition, elimination, hygiene and mobility.
• Ensures that routine and priority tasks are completed within established departmental time frames.
• Maintains equipment and understands procedures and treatments performed by physicians.
• Explains and educates the patient on process of examinations, tests and medical procedures in a clear and professional manner to alleviate fear and anxiety.
• Mentors and fosters a constructive learning environment that helps students and new employees build confidence in their skills, knowledge and abilities.
• Performs a series of specialized clerical and administrative duties by performing a wide variety of clerical tasks and processes; establishes work priorities, and creates documents including letters, memorandums, manuals, and reports.
• Directs and coordinates