Nursing Assistant I

Carolinas Medical Center; Town of Grafton (WI); On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Eligible

Job summary

Advocate Health in Wisconsin seeks a patient care assistant to support RNs in an Observation Unit. You will help with daily patient care, vital signs, documentation, and discharge processes in a fast-paced setting.

Positions involve rotating weekends/holidays, 36 hours per week, and requires BLS and Nurse Aide registration. GED or HS diploma is required, with strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• GED or High School Diploma (or equivalency) is required.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with EMR systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organization and prioritization abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist RN with daily patient care including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activities, and ambulation as directed.
• Record vitals and patient data (BP, pulse, temperature, respiration, intake/output, daily weights) in EMR.
• Conduct purposeful rounding and report observations to RN promptly.
• Support admission, transfer and discharge processes under RN supervision.
• Collect specimens and perform approved point-of-care tests; maintain labeling accuracy.
• Run errands and maintain nursing area supplies; clean equipment and work areas.
• Assist with patient positioning, transfers, and nutrition-related tasks.
• Support skin care and use compression devices as ordered; ensure proper supplies.
• Assist with IV removal or post-mortem care as directed by site requirements.
• Follow infection prevention policies and maintain hand hygiene and PPE.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Education

GED or HS Diploma

Job description

Department:

35400 AMC Grafton - Observation Unit

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Rotating Weekends and Holidays; Hours: 1845 - 0715

Pay Range:

$20.80 - $31.20

Major Responsibilities:

• Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation which may include use of therapeutic assistive devices, proper positioning, range of motion and special transferring as indicated.
• Measures and documents blood pressures, TPRs (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration), I & O (Intake and Output), daily weights, and other patient data as requested. Documents accurately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Performs purposeful rounding under direction of RN and promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of patient/family to RN. Documents appropriately.
• Participates in admission, transfer and discharge process under supervision of RN including room set up, orientation to room, removing linen, and proper management of patient belongings. Ensures patient call light is always in reach of patient and answers call-lights promptly.
• Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens and performs point-of-care testing as indicated using approved process for accurate specimen labeling and identification. Maintains competency as required.
• Completes various errands as directed including pick-up and delivery of trays, charts, specimens, and reports. Maintains and orders stock for nursing area. Cleans equipment and work areas.
• Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties which require lifting and pushing/pulling while utilizing proper technique and assistive devices. Performs tasks related to nutritional needs of patient under direction of RN to include diet review, tray set up/removal, proper positioning and diet selection.
• Performs tasks related to maintaining skin integrity to include proper repositioning and skin care. Ensures special patient supplies and appliances are provided and maintained such as TED hose and sequential compression devices.
• Under the direction of RN and as determined by site/unit requirements, may be required to remove IVs, provide post mortem care, and bladder scans.
• Practices within policies and procedures of infection prevention by demonstrating hand hygiene and knowledge of sterile and aseptic procedures, proper disposal of contaminated materials and utilizing proper attire when in direct contact with patients in isolation.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days, and
• Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices.

Education Required:

• Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or
• High School Graduate.

Experience Required:

None.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Basic computer skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities.
• Certification Addendum
• Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift.
• Must be able to: lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Will be required to use foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Must have functional vision and hearing.
• Will be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, and radiation hazards as well as blood and body fluids on a continuous basis; therefore, protective clothing must be worn as necessary.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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