Job Posting
Nurse Aides/ Day - Hospital Nursing
JOB TITLE: Nurse Aide
DEPARTMENT: Nursing
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of nursing staff members assists in providing nursing patient care, prepares records, and maintains a clean environment. OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Class I.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Education: High School graduate or equivalent.
B. Personal Job-Related Skills: Legible handwriting and ability to spell, effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to comprehend and follow verbal or written instructions.
C. Licensure, Registry or Certification: CPR certification preferred.
D. Experience:
1.Prior Work Experience: Clerical and medical terminology experience preferred. One year experience in medical setting preferred.
2.Technical Training: CPR required. Nursing Assistant course desirable.
E. Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of the position require moderate periods of standing and walking, and sitting for extended periods. Lifting up to 50 pounds and some bending, reaching and stooping. Occasional heavy lifting when moving or supporting patients.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Maintains accurate and timely records according to hospital policies and procedures.
1.Charts routine items such as vital signs, weights, diet, I/O etc.
2.Checks charts and maintains proper forms in charts in assistance with Unit Clerk.
3.Checks all charts for headings and blank spaces and assures that allergies are written in and that all reports and documents are on the correct chart.
4.Completes all pertinent information and dissembles chart when discharge order is received and notifies office of dismissal if patient is unable to go to the office. On patient discharge, the Unit Clerk breaks down chart and places in the appropriate order.
5.Routes chart correctly when patient is discharged or transferred.
6. Notifies central supply and Dietary of needed supplies, fills out requisition and obtains DON signature or Charge Nurse signature
B. Ensures vital information is passed between shifts and nursing personnel.
1.Assists nursing personnel of specimens that are to be collected.
2.Notifies housekeeping of room numbers after dismissal, and places stickers in a timely manner in designated area as a reminder.
3.Gives exchange report to other unit clerks and health care personnel providing accurate and complete information on patient(s) at the change of shift, when a patient is transferred, admitted, discharged, and at intervals during the shift when required.
4.Consistently functions proficiently in unit nursing modalities.
C. Assures that each patient receives quality care.
1.Performs personal care according to requirements of the patient including dressing, bathing, perineal care, shaving, grooming hair, mouth care as condition of patient warrants and as directed, feeding patient and collecting specimens.
2.Keeps room neat and tidy at all times, patient dry and free of secretions, and answers call lights in a prompt manner.
3.Performs procedures designed to prevent physical deterioration of the patient including positioning patient and giving skin care as directed, getting patient out of bed or ambulating as directed, working gently and handling patients with special conditions in the specified manner,
and performing catheter care as directed.
D. Provides respect due to each patient, family, and co-workers.
1.Avoids unnecessary exposure during care.
2.Speaks politely to and considers preferences of patients.
3.Includes patients in decision making.
4.Introduces self and states why there.
5.Refrains from engaging in casual conversation with co-workers in open areas in view of patients and visitors.
E. Participates in the patient care management.
1.Reports important facts or observations to LVN or RN supervisor.
2.Arrives on time and attends change of shift report and makes notes of facts that are important to nursing care.
3.Assists in the transportation of patients.
F. Functions proficiently and maintains accurate and timely records according to hospital policy and procedures.
1.Documents vital signs, intake and output, dietary intake and appropriate portion of admission history as directed.
2.Assures that chargeable items are charged promptly and accurately.
G.Assists with the overall maintenance and function of the unit.
1.Assists in keeping the nursing station clean and tidy.
2.Performs cleaning duties in other areas like the utility rooms as assigned.
3.Ensures that supplies are not wasted and that chargeable items are charged for promptly and accurately.
Nurse Aide
Additional Information
Position Type : Full Time
Shift : Day
Contact Information
HR Support
HR
Email: hrsupport@dhchd.org
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