Nurse Assistant - MG3 Telemetry - Per Diem Tier I, Days
About The Position
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.
- Tier I Requirements: 36 hours minimum per 6 week schedule. No weekends, no holidays.
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
- Work/Life balance with flexible schedules.
- Free onsite parking.
- Our mission and core values are what drive each member of Trinity Health to support each other, communicate openly and respectfully while embracing a culture that nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
- Referral Rewards Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
