Nursing Assistant- Progressive ICU, PRN

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Job Summary

To provide quality patient care, the successful Nursing Assistant (non-certified) performs certain nursing activities in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the adult, geriatric, infant and adolescent patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse.

Accountabilities

• Taking and recording vital signs accurately and with repeating questionable values.
• Assists with admission of patients to the unit by preparing room, and greeting and orienting patient and/or family to unit (bed, call light, phone, TV).
• Collecting urine, stool, and sputum specimens.
• Preparing patients for meals and assisting in feeding and providing snacks and supplements.
• Assisting adult/pediatric patients with toileting needs in relation to their age including emptying established colostomy bags.
• Removing and reapplying antiemboli hose or compression devices.
• Maintaining cleanliness and order of treatment room, utility room, diet kitchen, hallways, and alcoves.
• Completing documentation in EMR in an accurate and timely manner.
• Delivering specimens to appropriate department as requested.
• Disposes of excess linen and keeps linen emptied.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Education - High School diploma or equivalent

Experience - no previous experience

Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses

n/a

In Lieu Of The Minimum Requirements Listed Above

n/a

Other Required Skills and Experience

• Graduate of a Nursing Assistant Training Program preferred
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of office equipment
• Data entry

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Oconee Medical Campus

Facility

Oconee Memorial Hospital

Department

ICU Progressive Care

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