Nursing Assistant

The Nursing Assistant carries out all assignments given by the Registered Nurse, is accountable for all patient care given during a shift, is responsible for adhering to all standards of nursing care and for promoting teamwork among co-workers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist patients with all aspects of personal hygiene (bathing, shaving, oral care, giving and removing bedpan or urinal, etc.)
• Ensures patients dietary needs are met Assist with serving trays, assists with completion of menus, provides snacks as needed and provides fluids.
• Provides a safe and comfortable environment.
• Obtains specimens as needed by MD, per Charge nurse instructions.
• Takes vital signs accurately at prescribed times.
• Turns and positions patients.
• Accurate documentation of intake and output.
• Responsible for the following treatments:
• finger stick glucometer
• hot and cold compresses
• simple dressing
• perineal care
• post mortem care
• weights
• Adheres to infection control standards.
• Monitors IVs in conjunction with co-assigned nurse and Charge nurse.
• Reports any changes in patients condition promptly to charge nurse.
• Documentation of care in patient record, i.e. flow sheet.
• Utilizes good communication skills, answers the phone in a professional manner.
• Assist in Quality improvement program.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE:

• No experience required

EDUCATION:

• High School or equivalent preferred.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• BLS Certification