Nursing Assistant- Certified A Brief Overview Under direction of professional nurse, 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... more details
Nursing Assistant- Certified
A Brief Overview Under direction of professional nurse, 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 physician, 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 member/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 technique and equipment. Accompanies and remains with patient for clinical test or procedures in other departments/areas. Transports 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 team 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
Completion of an approved nursing assistant or medical assistant program Required
Qualified by education, training or experience to work with the infant, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient as specialty assignment dictates Required
Current CPR/BLS certification Required
Current Nurse Aide Certification in the State of Tennessee within 60 Days Required
At least 1 year experience of nursing assistant experience Preferred
Physical Demands
Standing - Constantly
Walking - Constantly
Sitting - Rarely
Lifting - Frequently
Carrying - Frequently
Pushing - Occasionally
Pulling - Occasionally
Climbing - Occasionally
Balancing - Occasionally
Stooping - Frequently
Kneeling - Frequently
Crouching - Frequently
Crawling - Occasionally
Reaching - Frequently
Handling - Frequently
Grasping - Frequently
Feeling - Constantly
Talking - Constantly
Hearing - Constantly
Repetitive Motions - Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly
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