Nursing Assistant: Patient Care & Team Collaboration

Lake Charles Memorial Health System; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Charles Memorial Health System is seeking a Nursing Assistant to provide compassionate, safe patient care under the supervision of licensed nurses. The role emphasizes accurate charting, ADL assistance, and effective communication of patient changes to the care team.

Successful candidates will have a High school diploma or GED, nursing assistant training, and basic computer skills. CPR certification is preferred, with strong interpersonal and organizational abilities valued.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED preferred.
• Graduate of an approved Nursing Assistant Training Program preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with patients, families and staff; ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Requires emotional stability, adaptability, decisiveness and organizational ability.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates competency in use of technology and computers for patient charting and related functions.
• Provides physical patient care in a safe manner under the direction of the Licensed Nurse.
• Performs or assists patients with activities of daily living (showering, bathing, dressing, feeding, activity).
• Communicates abnormal variances of data (vital signs, pain, etc) to appropriate staff.
• Collects information regarding patient condition: vital signs, intake and output, food intake.
• Collaborates with unit staff to provide coordinated patient care.
• Utilizes unit specific equipment competently.
• Performs unit specific procedures.
• Supports Unit PI initiatives and participates in huddles and bedside reporting.
• Makes suggestions for improved operations and follows safety policies.

Job description

• The Nursing Assistant provides physical patient care in a safe manner under the direction of the Licensed Nurse.
  
  

Description Of Position

• The Nursing Assistant provides physical patient care in a safe manner under the direction of the Licensed Nurse.
  
  

SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse

Responsibilities And Duties

• Demonstrates competency in use of technology and computers for patient charting and related functions.
• Provides physical patient care in a safe manner under the direction of the Licensed Nurse.
• Performs or assists patient with activities of daily living (showering, bathing, dressing, feeding, activity).
• Communicates abnormal variances of data (vital signs, pain, etc) to appropriate staff.
• Collects information regarding patient/patient condition: vital signs, intake and output, food intake.
• Consistently utilizes basic decision making skills to complete routine tasks.
• Participates in best practices in a consistent and positive manner; huddles, hourly rounding, bedside reporting, Service Excellence, and the use of the white boards.
• Collaborates with unit staff to provide coordinated patient care.
• Utilizes unit specific equipment competently.
• Competently performs unit specific procedures.
• Is knowledgeable of and actively participates in implementation of Unit PI plan.
• Makes suggestions/recommendations for improved operations.
• Follows established hospital/department safety policies.
• Understands and appropriately responds to the unique combination of cultural variables that professionals and patients/individuals bring to interactions.
  
  

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Education And Work Experience

• High school graduate/GED preferred. Prior experience as a Nursing Assistant in a hospital setting may be used as a substitute to the education requirement.
• Graduate of an approved Nursing Assistant Training Program preferred.
• CPR certified preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with patient, family, peers and medical personnel; ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Requires emotional stability and maturity; must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrate foresight; exhibits organizational and leadership ability.
  
  

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Work requires a variety of physical activities, including moving about within and outside of all hospital properties for long periods of time.
• Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to emergency and non-emergent situations.
• May be required to assist in controlling disorderly conduct or combative patients.
• Must be able to exchange accurate information with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  
  

“Experience Memorial” is more than a slogan, it’s the care we provide our patients and it’s the commitment to our community and our team members. As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, at Lake Charles Memorial Health System you will have the opportunity to be a part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your success is celebrated.

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