Nursing Assistant I - Inpatient Rehab - Days Job at Advocate Health Care (High Point)

Job Description

The Nursing Assistant I performs designated basic patient care and related nursing tasks to provide optimal/quality care consistent with Hospital mission and Nursing philosophy, goals, standards, and bylaws. Assists the Licensed Nurse in the implementation of nursing care in predictable, uncomplicated, and stable patient situations as directed.

Job Responsibility

Patient Observation: Observes and reports the patient's general appearance/behavior/response to basic care, procedures, and treatments
Observes characteristics of patient's urine, stool, and drainage and reports abnormalities/changes
Observes patient receiving intravenous therapy and reports to nurse immediately any disruptions/disconnections/swelling and patient complaints of pain/discomfort at site
Observes and reports skin abnormalities and provides appropriate therapeutic measures
Observes patient care equipment for proper functioning and reports any malfunctions to the Licensed Nurse
Reports to the licensed nurse any abnormal vital signs and changes in patient behavior
Patient Information & Documentation: Obtains and documents patient temperature, pulse, respirations, heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse oximetry as required on admission and throughout hospitalization
Obtains and documents patient heights/weights as required on admission and throughout hospitalization
Measures and documents patient's fluid intake/output accurately
Checks/records patient's diet/activity level/observations/ treatments/nursing care plan on worksheet and gathers all needed equipment in organizing/beginning patient care
Collects urine/stool/sputum specimens as directed by the Licensed Nurse
Patient Care: Maintains patient care environment in a safe and organized manner with necessities within reach
Sets priorities in patient care/delegated treatments and consults nurse when changes occur or assistance is needed
Assists patient with elimination activities (bedpan, urinal, bedside commode, bathroom, bladder/bowel training) as condition indicates/directed by the nurse
Provides hygiene for the incontinent patient
Performs hygienic/comfort measures (complete/partial/tub/sitz bath, occupied/unoccupied bed, back rub, mouth/hair/ skin/nail care, denture care, changing gown, HS care)
Performs and documents therapeutic measures (enemas, perineal/catheter care, unsterile heat/cold application, elastic/ therapeutic stockings, glucometers)
Checks, turns, and repositions the bedfast/incontinent patient every two hours
Provides 1:1 monitoring of patients as directed
Patient Dietary Assistance: Prepares patient for meals and assists or feeds patient and documents percentage eaten on Patient Care Profile
Maintains fresh water and distributes juices/nourishments/ dietary supplies as directed/requested by patient
Forces or restricts fluids as ordered/directed
Patient Transfer/Discharge: Assists in the admission/transfer/discharge process and safe management of personal belongings
Assists patient in ambulation, transfer to chair/stretcher/ commode and uses lifts as needed
Patient Environment: Maintains unit and patient care environment in a clean and neat manner by emptying linen hampers, trash receptacles and cleaning the refrigerator as directed by the Licensed Nurse
Changes linens for occupied/unoccupied beds and maintains clean, dry, wrinkle-free linens according to patient needs
Obtains and/or returns supplies (i.e., blood, medications, etc.) and equipment as requested
Call Lights: Answers call lights
Teamwork & Support: Assists in the standard pre-operative/post-operative care procedures as directed by the Licensed Nurse
Performs surgical/orthopedic skin preps and surgical scrubs as needed
Performs post-mortem care as needed
Demonstrates initiative in seeking out patient care/unit maintenance tasks/assisting co-workers
Completes unit assignments on patient assignment sheet as indicated by Charge Nurse/Unit Coordinator
Reports to oncoming Nursing Assistant regarding work completed and work to be done
Customer Focus: Ensures excellent customer service to patients including excellent communication, treating them in a caring manner, being timely regarding treatment and being professional in their care
Promotes department to physicians, hospital and community in a positive manner at all times
Meetings & Updates: Promotes a positive work environment with co-workers and other customers
Attends/participates in a minimum of 75% of unit staff meetings
Attends a minimum of 2 hours of continuing education programs (100% completion of mandatory programs)
Reviews memos/communication book/bulletin boards/ minutes of staff meetings to maintain current knowledge of hospital communications
Professionalism: Upholds a professional working relationship at all times and adheres to department rules
Practices teamwork
Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned by management

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED General Studies
Successful completion of an applicable state Board of Nursing Aide I approved training program/competency evaluation
Nurse Aide I Registration Division of Facility Services Nurse Aide I Registry
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

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