Nursing Assistant- Certified

A Brief Overview

Under direction of a professional nurse, he performs patient care activities to meet the personal needs and comfort of patients, assisting members of the health care team, and maintaining a clean, safe environment.

What you will do

• Performs and assists with various aspects of patient care under general supervision. Work performed evidences completion of tasks as shown in patient outcomes, documentation and / or completed work.
• Determines nature of patient's visit.
• Takes and records patient’s vital signs recording temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration.
• Prepares patient for diagnostic examination and treatment.
• Performs basic lab procedures as instructed. Prepares and forwards specimens (urine, stool and sputum).
• Assists with medical procedures and treatments as appropriate, including comforting patients, handing instruments and supplies to physicians, wound care, injections, applying bandages and hot cold packs, etc.
• Observes and reports patient’s response to interventions / treatment. Completes all documentation requirements in a timely manner.
• Provides one-on-one to patients requiring close observation and monitoring to ensure their safety and prevention of injury.
• Obtains medical and lab records.
• Completes all necessary documentation in patient’s medical records in accordance with the clinic’s charting policy.
• Communicates unit activities, needs and problems to appropriate staff regarding patient care. Follows-up with patient / family members / hospital staff as required.
• Performs other procedures specific to clinical area.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care, maintains clinical competency and meets patient population needs in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner.
• Performs technical procedures as delegated and after observation by the RN / LPN according to unit policy : \
• Takes and records patient's vital signs.
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration.
• Applies heat and cold.
• Takes and records height and weight.
• Works within isolation precautions.
• Performs pre / post procedural care as delegated.
• Applies dressings, compresses, bandages and preoperative skin preps.
• Assists others in performance of more complicated treatments or diagnostic procedures as requested / assigned.
• Performs other procedures specific to clinical area.
• Provides support to staff :
• Collects specimens (urine, stool).
• Forwards specimens to laboratory (urine, stool, blood, sputum).
• Performs simple record keeping.
• Answers patients signal light / bell to determine patient's needs.
• Answers phones as requested.
• Transports or walks patients as requested.
• Communicates to licensed staff regarding patients’ condition changes.
• Participates in care planning for patients.
• Gives and takes report on assigned patients to RN / LPN care partner at shift change.
• Participates in patient care conferences.
• Interacts and communicates in a customer responsiveness and courteous manner in compliance with iRESPECT standards and promoting patient / customer satisfaction. Works collaboratively with medical / hospital staff and patients to coordinate and implement patient care activities.
• Prepares and maintains required records, reports and files for administrative and compliance purposes. Maintains patient medical records; documents patient status and care given; performs charting duties; records activities and observations. Utilizes patient computer systems to enter and retrieve data.
• Lifts, positions and transports patients utilizing proper techniques and equipment. Accompanies and remains with patients for clinical tests or procedures in other departments / areas. Transport charts, specimens, equipment and supplies.
• Responds appropriately to emergency situations and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient / family, department and hospital information. Adheres to established department and organization policies (i.e. HIPAA, Confidentiality, and Compliance Policies).
• Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
• Attends staff meetings, all mandatory in-service and additional continuing education as required.
• Responds to problems / opportunities to improve care.
• Supports and participates in the organization’s Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Assists with cleaning, restocking and preparation of patient care and supply areas / rooms (includes supplies, equipment, beds).
• Assists in care and maintains equipment and supplies in preparation for various diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by physicians or nurses, and other staff members.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel. Adheres to established policies, compliance / quality improvement, patient safety, environment and infection control standards.
• Collaborates with forensic teams and law enforcement officials as it relates to the care of inmates and arrestees in order to maintain a safe and secure environment at all times. Observes restraints and forensic policies and procedures.
• Provides coverage for relief and absences as required.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Physical Demands

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