Nursing Assistant

Westchester Medical Center Health Network; Village of Margaretville (NY); Presencial; USD 45.847.000 - 68.770.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Westchester Medical Center Health Network is seeking a Nursing Assistant to carry out assigned patient care tasks under the supervision of the Registered Nurse. You will be accountable for all patient care during your shift and promote teamwork among co-workers.

Responsibilities include assisting with hygiene, turning and positioning patients, taking vital signs, documenting care, and supporting infection control standards.

Formación

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Experience with basic patient care and documentation.

Responsabilidades

• Assist patients with personal hygiene and ADL care.
• Take vital signs and document intake and output.
• Provide a safe, clean environment and assist with meals.
• Support the charge nurse and participate in quality improvement.

Conocimientos

Vital signs

Patient hygiene

Documentation

Communication

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Job Summary The Nursing Assistant carries out all assignments given by the Registered Nurse. Is accountable for all patient care given during shift. Is responsible for adhering to all standards of nursing care and for promoting teamwork among co-workers.

Job Summary The Nursing Assistant carries out all assignments given by the Registered Nurse. Is accountable for all patient care given during shift. Is responsible for adhering to all standards of nursing care and for promoting teamwork among co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with all aspects of personal hygiene (bathing, shaving, oral care, giving and removing bedpan or urinal, etc.)
• Ensures patient’s dietary needs are met Assist with serving trays, assists with completion of menus, provides snacks as needed and provides fluids.
• Provides a safe and comfortable environment.
• Obtains specimens as needed by MD, per Charge nurse instructions.
• Takes vital signs accurately at prescribed times.
• Turns and positions patients
• Accurate documentation of intake and output
• Responsible for the following treatments:
  • finger stick glucometer
  • hot and cold compresses
  • simple dressing
  • perineal care
  • post mortem care
  • weights
• Adheres to infection control standards
• Monitors IV’s in conjunction with co-assigned nurse and Charge nurse
• Reports any changes in patient’s condition promptly to charge nurse
• Documentation of care in patient record, i.e. flow sheet.
• Utilizes good communication skills, answers the phone in a professional manner
• Assist in Quality improvement program
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements

EXPERIENCE

N/A

EDUCATION

High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

Current CPR Certification