What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant-PRN position at Rivers Health?
Rivers Health is seeking a PRN Nursing Assistant to perform the duties below:
- Delivers and documents care according to hospital policies,
procedures and philosophies.
- Follows strict aseptic technique at all times. Uses sterile
technique when indicated.
- Observes and reports all patient concerns and changes in condition
to a Nurse immediately.
- Safely transports patients, supplies and specimens.
- Respects patient's privacy rights, respects values of individual
patients, and provides care accordingly.
- Assists with orientation of new employees.
- Completes all annual competencies.
- Assists with unit cleanliness.
- Performs other duties that may be assigned.
- Complies with Corporate Policies, Procedures and Personnel Employee
Handbook.
- Must be able to cross-train to other units.
- Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills.
- Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration. Participates in
unit meetings.
- Participates in quality improvement activities including serving on
quality improvement teams.
Requirements:QUALIFICATIONS:
The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this position.
EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:
CPR required. Basic ability to read, write and understand simple instructions. Meet unit proficiency standards. High school graduate or equivalent required.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Previous experience in health care facility delivering direct patient care preferred.
