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Works under the supervision of the RN Charge Nurse / Director of Nursing. The Nurse Assistant will function as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team under the direction of a registered nurse providing nursing care and other functions as assigned or delegated by the RN Charge Nurse. Function according to the State Nurse Practice Act, nursing policy and procedure, and the Mission and Philosophy of Community Memorial Hospital.
Job Responsibility:
Admits assigned patients to nursing floor, accurately records on assessment sheet, TPR, WT, HT, BP, O2 SAT, and completes orientation to call light and room within 20 minutes of patient arrival
Performs routine procedures such as vital signs, weights accurately, etc. based on standing orders or medical providers orders and records results on flow sheets or charts
Reports values out of normal parameters to charge nurse along with any change in patient condition
Documents intake and output accurately and gives results to the charge nurse one hour before the end of the shift
Completes daily documentation by the end of shift
Accurately identifies all patients prior to procedures or tests and collects all specimens as assigned by charge nurse following proper procedure for collection and labeling
Patient’s rooms are kept clean and orderly with garbage removed as needed, linen picked up and patient belongings kept in proper place
Patient rooms are kept supplied with towels, gloves, pads, depends etc. on a per shift basis
Completes and documents scheduled weekly cleaning
Patients are set up for meals, assisted with meals if needed, or fed meals if unable to feed self
Accurately documents percentage of meal eaten and records liquid intake amounts on specified patients
Snacks for patients are distributed
Call lights are answered promptly on all patients and any requests by patients are given to appropriate personnel
Willing to assist oncoming shift with patient daily needs especially in times of increased workload
Personal care (i.e. hair combed, oral cares, bath, back rubs etc.) are completed according to policy and reports any patient problems or changes to charge nurse
Assists patients with toileting issues and follows incontinence policy
Completes appropriate notification and documentation
Follows Fall Committee recommendations for patient alarms and bed safety
Assists with Restorative Care, Emergency Room, Lab and X-ray if available
Serves as a mentor for new nurse assistants
Requirements:
High School graduate or equivalent
ND State Nursing Assistant Registry
Previous health care experience preferred but not required
Nice to have:
Previous health care experience
What we offer:
Up to $7500 sign on bonus
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans
Life insurance
Paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually)
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings