Nursing Assistant
Job Description
Provide continuous patient care support on the 5th Floor Surgical Telemetry unit
Nursing Assistant – 5th Floor Surgical Telemetry
Full-Time 7p – 7a
The Nursing Assistant performs designated tasks in the provision of age-appropriate care for patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Obtains and documents reported height and weighs patient on admission and documents.
- Turns and positions patients every 2 hours as indicated, using proper body mechanics.
- Assists and promotes activity, ambulation, up in chair and other activities as ordered.
- Assists patients with personal hygiene, including as showering, bathing, shaving, shampooing, perianal-care, catheter care and oral care.
- Takes and records vital signs accurately within established time frame.
- Consistently performs hourly rounds to ensure patient safety and promote customer satisfaction.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Nursing License (CNA) preferred.
- Six months experience in a hospital or long-term care facility preferred.
Benefits:
- Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
- Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
- Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement plans with company match
Obtain and document reported height and weight on admission, Turn and position patients every 2 hours using proper body mechanics, Assist and promote activity, ambulation, and chair/other activities as ordered, Assist patients with personal hygiene including showering, bathing, shaving, shampooing, and oral care, Take and record vital signs accurately within established time frames
