Position Summary

Provides basic nursing care to patients, under direct supervision.

Position Accountabilities

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

Performs basic nursing procedures including thermal applications, non-sterile soaks, application of simple dressings, perennial care, and urine tests.

Obtains and documents patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, weight, height, respiration and pulse.

Provides personal care assistance to patients, including bathing, oral hygiene, dressing, eating, toileting and transportation.

Assists patients with activities of daily living, encouraging independent behavior when appropriate.

Provides appropriate, direct patient care in assigned area.

Prepares patients for scheduled procedures to assist in patient assessment.

Monitors medical condition of patients and reports changes to appropriate personnel.

Demonstrates sensitivity to patient’s comfort and privacy and expresses interest in their progress.

Maintains patient documentation.

Maintains confidentiality of patient and unit care data.

Cooperates with other personnel to achieve department objectives and maintain good employee relations, interdepartmental objectives, and infection control policies.

Maintains a safe, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards.

Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and after terminal cleaning. Monitors and restocks supplies.

Orients, instructs, and trains assigned personnel as needed.

Follows policies and procedures regarding attendance and work hours.

Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.

Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings. Attends meetings as required.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Education - Less than High School

Required Certification/Registration - BLS certification

Preferred Education - High school or equivalent

Preferred Experience - Previous clinical experience

Preferred Course(s) / Training - Completion of course for nursing assistants.

Preferred Certification/Registration - Certified Nursing Assistant