NURSING ASSISTANT-NEURO IMCU

Methodist Hospitals; Broadway; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join their team as patient care assistants. This role involves providing essential support to patients, ensuring their comfort and safety while assisting with daily activities. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to patient care. Join a forward-thinking organization that values its staff and offers opportunities for growth in the healthcare field. If you are passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate clearly with nursing staff and patients.
• Experience in healthcare settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with basic care tasks such as bathing and grooming.
• Measures and records vital signs and documents patient care.
• Cleans and maintains patient areas and equipment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Patient Care

Independence

Education

High School Diploma/GED

1 Year Healthcare/Medical Experience

Certified Nursing Assistant Certification

Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Certification

Job description

Overview

All Hospital staff starting after March 15, 2022 will be required to have received, one dose of a single-dose vaccine orat least the first dose of a multiple-dose vaccine series, or have been granted a qualifying exemption, or identified as having atemporary delay as recommended by the CDC prior to providing any care, treatment or other services for the Hospitaland/or its patients. The vaccine will be administered by the Hospital if the new staff member does not provide a validvaccination card.

Under the supervision of the licensed nursing staff, provides direct patient care to assigned patients to assure patient comfort, safety and hygiene needs.

Responsibilities

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(*Essential Functions)

Assists patients with basic patient care related tasks, including bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, feeding, transferring, ambulating, transporting and making beds.

Cleans and maintains equipment, patient rooms, and other areas as assigned.

Measures and records vital signs to include blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, glucometer, oxygen saturation, weight intake and output, and food consumption.

Reports on patient's status changes or requests to licensed nursing staff as observed during rounding and answering the call lights.

Documents patient care information per policies and procedures in the medical record.

Qualifications

JOB SPECIFICATIONS(Minimum Requirements)KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to clearly communicate patient's status and care issues to Licensed Nursing Staff.
• Ability to verbally communicate with patients, families, the public and other staff of the department.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks independently.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Required
• 1 Year Healthcare/Medical - Preferred
• Certified Nursing Assistant Certified - Preferred
• Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation

STANDARDS OF BEHAVIORMeets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code.CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE COMPLIANCEDemonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers.DISCLAIMER - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.