Nursing Assistant

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH); Prestonsburg (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) in Prestonsburg, KY, is seeking a Certified Nurse Aide to provide compassionate patient care under supervision. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, monitoring and reporting patient conditions, and supporting a safe, clean hospital environment.

The CNA must have Kentucky certification and be able to communicate effectively with patients and staff. Prior hospital experience is preferred, with a commitment to high-quality patient care and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.
• Certified Nurse Aide certification in Kentucky.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and hygiene assistance to patients.
• Answer signal lights promptly to determine patient needs.
• Collect specimens and record results.
• Record vital signs and essential patient information.
• Assist with ambulation, feeding, and mobility.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary environment and observe safety procedures.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and discharges as needed.
• Document accurately and communicate effectively with the care team.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation accuracy

Medical terminology knowledge

Basic computer knowledge

Mobility and lifting patients

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Provides patient care applying specialized knowledge and demonstrated clinical nursing skills. Maintains all required Nursing certifications and licenses. Performs nursing duties applying trained expertise, as well as ensuring patients receive the level of care and attention representative of the company's high-level mission and commitments to the healthcare community.

Overview

Provides patient care applying specialized knowledge and demonstrated clinical nursing skills. Maintains all required Nursing certifications and licenses. Performs nursing duties applying trained expertise, as well as ensuring patients receive the level of care and attention representative of the company's high-level mission and commitments to the healthcare community.

Responsibilities

• Provides personal care including bath, shampoo, shave, back rub, positions patients, makes beds, prepares patients for meals, feeds patients, and passes ice water.
• Answers all signal lights and bells promptly to determine and meet patient needs.
• Collects specimens, stool, urine, sputum, etc.
• Collects input and output and records appropriately.
• Collects and records vital signs on patient. Obtain and records pertinent patient information per hospital policy.
• Assists and/or feeds patients, provides between meal nourishment’s, provides fresh drinking water and encourages fluids when indicated.
• Assists in progressive ambulation of patients by wheelchair, stretcher, and bed.
• Administers enemas, douches and inserts rectal tubes and documents appropriately.
• Applies ace bandages and elastic stockings, fills hot water bottles, ice bags, pads and humidifiers.
• Cares for Foley catheters and Levine tubes as instructed by nurse.
• Applies condom drains and scrotal suspensatories, unsterile compresses, and binders.
• Gives postmortem care and transports body to morgue.
• Applies restraints and siderails to assure safety of patients.
• Observes isolation technique and gives direct patient care to patients on isolation.
• Assists in colostomy care.
• Sets up Orthopedic appliances.
• Runs errands, delivers messages, and answers telephone.
• Maintains a safe environment.
• Observes for and reports safety hazards, and prepares incident reports.
• Prepares patients for surgery, x-ray and other therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
• Prepares patients for examination and treatment:
• Remains with patients unless relieved.
• Performs such duties as providing proper equipment, supplies, and adjusting lights.
• Cleaning up and restocking of area, including supplies and equipment.
• Assists in the orientation of the new patient to their surroundings.
• Assists in maintaining a sanitary and safe environment in service and nursing areas.
• Participates in team conferences, in-service education programs and staff meetings.
• Assists other hospital employees as needed.
• Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Minimum Work Experience

• Previous hospital experience preferred

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Certified Nurse Aide in Kentucky

Required Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately
• Ability to deal efficiently and effectively with a wide variety of individuals
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology preferred
• Basic computer knowledge is preferred
• Ability to move or lift patients and equipment
• Ability to work independently within general guidelines
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and written