Nursing Assistant – Ortho / Neuro

Purpose of the Position

The primary purpose of this position is to support the licensed staff by giving indirect patient care and performing nursing functions.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge and skill necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on assigned unit/department to facilitate the identification and reporting of changes in patient condition or behavior.
• Absorb and prepare patient rooms as directed by nursing staff or designee to address patient needs and safety.
• Order and restock patient care supplies as needed to provide adequate stock to meet daily patient care needs.
• Comply with organizational policies, procedures, and practices to ensure quality job performance and hospital compliance.
• Maintain all department and unit specific competencies for the provision of patient care.
• Display Service Excellence as evidenced by practicing the mission, vision, and values of the organization to promote patient satisfaction.

Required Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Current BLS CPR certification or obtain within 6 months of hire
• Experience in at least one of the following: Healthcare setting, direct patient care Healthcare setting, non-direct patient care
• Certified STNA
• Student enrolled in a healthcare major
• Strong collaboration and organizational skills
• Strong technology, typing, and computer skills
• Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required
• Knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan
• Ability to assess data reflective of the patient status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area’s policies and procedures

Physical Demands

• This position requires a full range of body motion with intermittent activities in walking, sitting, lifting, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting and standing.
• The associate will be required to lift 50 pounds or more.
• This position requires individuals to lift work above the shoulder.
• The associate must have corrected vision and hearing in the normal range.
• Individual must have excellent verbal communication skills to perform daily tasks.
• This position is classified “at risk” for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.).