Unit Assistant (CNA) - Cardiac IMC - PRN Plan A

nghs; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Georgia Health System in Gainesville, GA is seeking a compassionate Nursing Assistant to support unit operations, maintain patient records, manage supplies, and act as a communications facilitator for the care team.

You will provide patient care within the scope of practice for adolescents through seniors, work closely with licensed staff, and follow safety policies and population guidelines to deliver safe, respectful, and efficient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or high school transcript showing completion of at least the sophomore level.
• Minimum one year of experience as a nursing assistant, patient care technician, or unit assistant is required.
• Nursing students who have completed Foundations of Nursing may be eligible without prior experience.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and reports basic patient physiological data (vital signs, weight, skin condition).
• Monitors fluids intake and output and documents accordingly.
• Responds to patient calls and coordinates with the care team to address needs.
• Performs tasks and basic procedures under supervision and within scope of practice.
• Ensures patient safety by adhering to Universal Precautions and infection control procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

EMR proficiency

Typing (optional)

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) software

Job description

Northeast Georgia Health System

Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of improving the health of our communities.

About the Role

Job Summary

Provides a wide variety of support services for the units (s). Provides clerical support by maintaining patient records, unit supplies, equipment, and serving as a facilitator for communications for the assigned area. Performs patient care within the scope of defined practice and interacts with patients, public, and employees throughout the institution. Functions under the direction of a registered professional nurse. Works collaboratively with the healthcare team. This position will care for patients in the adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups. Employee performs duties in accordance with population specific guidelines and adheres to National Patient Safety Goals as outlined in policy and procedures.

Minimum Job Qualifications

Licensure or other certifications:

Educational Requirements: High School Diploma, GED, or high school transcript showing completion of at least the sophomore level of high school.

Minimum Experience: One year previous experience as a nursing assistant, patient care technician, or unit assistant is required. ***Nursing students who have successfully completed Foundations of Nursing are eligible without previous experience.

Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

Preferred Licensure or other certifications:

Preferred Educational Requirements:

Preferred Experience:

Other:

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work effectively with other departments and the general public
• Ability to accept direction from the nursing staff; ability to perform the basic skills and procedures designated for unit assistants
• Typing skills preferred but not required; ability to operate the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Good interpersonal skills & adaptable in changing situations & work assignments
• Must be able to concentrate during multiple interactions & interruptions

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Obtains and reports basic patient physiological data (such as vital signs, weight, skin condition, color and character of urine and stool.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics, provides for positioning, mobility, hygiene, ADL, and/or comfort needs according to procedure and direction.
• Monitors fluids intake and output and documenting.
• Promptly identifies and reports physical and mental status changes to licensed staff assigned to the patient.
• Organizes patient care and sets appropriate priorities by implementing physician and nursing orders within prescribed time frames.
• Performs therapeutic procedures within the parameters of the job description; reporting patient's response to supervising nurse.
• Makes frequent rounds to patient's room in addition to responding without prompting to patient call lights, instituting appropriate actions.
• Explains procedure or care to be provided to patient prior to start of procedure such a mobilizing patient.
• Accurately & timely records patient data and forwards to supervisory staff within established time frames.
• Promptly answers patient intercom and responds by directing patient's request to appropriate staff, filling requests as defined by Unit routine, and following up with patient/family to be sure request was completed.
• Makes necessary diet requests and/or notifies the Dietary Department of changes.
• Performs emergency procedures (i.e. CODE, fire, or disaster codes) according to policy.
• Print Ticket to Ride for transports.
• Enters the time of patient discharge in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Ensures completeness of D/C'd patient chart before sending to Medical Records.
• Contributes to patient safety by: Utilization of Universal Precautions for all patients. Careful adherence to NGHS Hand Hygiene policy. Providing a safe patient environment (i.e. call light within reach, side rails up, etc.). Obtaining and restocking isolation supplies for patients in Infection Precautions. Completing and documenting equipment cleaning responsibilities as well as maintaining properly functioning equipment. Promptly reports equipment issues to Charge Nurse.
• Places supplies from storeroom in designated areas, as appropriate.
• Notifies appropriate departments of needed repairs and follows through on requests.
• Distributes linen and ice to patient as needed in addition to frequently offering refreshments as patient's diet permits.
• Performs patient transport functions as needed by the unit.
• Prepares room for new admissions. Ensures PPE on the back of the door, bed is turned down, and any appropriate supplies or equipment is available for the incoming patient.
• Orients patient/family/significant other to unit & room. Greets patient & family in a positive pleasant manner with each encounter.
• Answers the telephone in a polite and courteous manner: Screens and refers all calls appropriately to ensure accurate communication.

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