Nurse Assistant - MG3 Telemetry - Full Time, Days
About The Position
Job Title: Nurse Assistant Unit: MG3 Telemetry Employment Type: Full Time Shift: Day Shift (7am-7:30pm) Location: St. Mary Medical Center Position Purpose The primary objective of this position is to improve quality. To provide direct, basic patient care activities under the guidance and direction of a Registered Nurse. To provide care and cleaning of specific equipment, stocking of supplies and equipment and the transportation of patients, supplies and equipment. Unit Overview Tele monitored patients - isolation, heart failure, suicidal, behavioral, etc. 26 beds, private rooms. As a Nurse Assistant, you will Performs direct and indirect patient care activities following RN instructions, physician orders, policies, procedures and regulations Obtain supplies from designated supply rooms to assure patient rooms are ready for patient admission and cleared when patient discharged/transferred. Demonstrates ability to feed patients, knowledge of dysphasia precautions and calculating and recording intake and output. Demonstrates competence while collecting specimens-urine routine, clean catch, foley, stools for c-diff, etc. Demonstrates competence with the application of heat and cold packs, ace wraps, slings, binders, protective devices and orthopedic devices. Participates in hourly rounding programs and schedules to ensure patient safety and reduce patient harm; observes for environmental safety, informs patient and family on safety precautions, turns and repositions patients, preemptively assists with toileting activities, and addresses personal needs. Appropriately seeks assistance of the Nurse Manager of designee for conflict resolution.
Requirements
- High School Graduate/Equivalent required.
- PA Nurse Aide Registry (CNA) OR completed a minimum of one semester of clinical rotations in an accredited nursing program preferred.
Nice To Haves
- PA Nurse Aide Registry (CNA) OR completed a minimum of one semester of clinical rotations in an accredited nursing program preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs direct and indirect patient care activities following RN instructions, physician orders, policies, procedures and regulations
- Obtain supplies from designated supply rooms to assure patient rooms are ready for patient admission and cleared when patient discharged/transferred.
- Demonstrates ability to feed patients, knowledge of dysphasia precautions and calculating and recording intake and output.
- Demonstrates competence while collecting specimens-urine routine, clean catch, foley, stools for c-diff, etc.
- Demonstrates competence with the application of heat and cold packs, ace wraps, slings, binders, protective devices and orthopedic devices.
- Participates in hourly rounding programs and schedules to ensure patient safety and reduce patient harm; observes for environmental safety, informs patient and family on safety precautions, turns and repositions patients, preemptively assists with toileting activities, and addresses personal needs.
- Appropriately seeks assistance of the Nurse Manager of designee for conflict resolution.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit packages, including medical, dental, vision, mental health, paid time off, 403B, education assistance and voluntary benefits (pet insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity and others) available from the first day of employment.
- Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
- Free onsite parking.
- Referral Rewards Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
