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Nurse Aide-7p-0730a

Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Charge/Registered Nurse and/or Physician, provides direct care to an assigned patient population.

Essential Functions:

  • Consistently uses an outward mindset and puts forth exemplary effort in accomplishing his/her goals and objectives in a manner that helps others to achieve their goals and objectives.
  • Assists in providing activities of daily living to an assigned patient population.
  • Completes hourly rounds on assigned patient population.
  • Communicates readily with patients and families and serves as a liaison between the patient and licensed staff.
  • Assists in answering call lights in a timely manner.
  • Performs duties within the realm of a certified nursing assistant.
  • Monitors supplies and restocks accordingly.
  • Assists in specimen collection, identification, and transportation to lab.
  • Assists clinically as needed.
  • Relieves Unit Secretary for breaks.
  • Performs rotation in CPR as needed.
  • Assists patients in obtaining essential needs such as blankets, fluids, and nutrition after verifying with attending or RN.

 

Minimum Qualifications: Certified Nursing Assistant. American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) Certification within 90 days of hire. Completion of Hard cuff Restraints and Soft Limb Restraints Certification within two (2) months of hire and annual re-certification.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:   Familiar with critical equipment such as vents and cardiac monitors. Must be able to work efficiently in a busy environment while maintaining a friendly demeanor and possess effective interpersonal communication skills.  

Working Conditions:  Work in an unpredictable environment encountering stressful situations and exposure to body fluids and infectious diseases.  May experience traumatic situations including deceased patients.  

 

Physical Requirements: Constantly see/visual acuity, handle/grasp/feel, talk/hear, lift/carry 1 to 25 lbs.  Frequently stand, walk, reach, push/pull, bend/twist, stoop/kneel/crouch, lift/carry 25 to 50 lbs.

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