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About the Role
Under the delegation and supervision of an RN, provides clinical support with basic nursing care and patient monitoring for the general welfare and safety of all patients.
Responsibilities
- Assists with basic patient care, including hygiene, feeding, and bed making, under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Measures and records patient intake and output.
- Takes and records vital signs, Sao2, blood pressure, and weight.
- Performs selected procedures such as specimen collections and urine testing.
- Applies simple dressings after skin assessment by licensed personnel.
- Maintains clean and orderly patient care areas.
- Distributes water pitchers and sets up equipment for patient admissions.
- Orients patients to the unit and secures valuables.
- Responds promptly to call lights and provides assistance.
- Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition and treatment issues.
- Assists with reinforcement of incentive spirometry and reapplies oxygen equipment if displaced.
- Keeps RN informed of work status and availability.
- Moves and lifts patients, supports multidisciplinary team with range of motion exercises, and provides patient escort assistance.
- Performs patient observer role when assigned.
- Meets performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, resource utilization, and staff and self-development.
- Performs other duties as assigned or directed.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing assistant program or equivalent (student nurse).
- Minimum of one year medical/surgical or equivalent experience preferred.
- Nurse Aide Certification or equivalent (student nurse) required.
- BLS certification required.
Experience Level
- Minimum of one year medical/surgical or equivalent experience preferred.
Education Level
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Graduate of an accredited nursing assistant program or equivalent (student nurse).
About the Company
- To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
Equal Opportunity
- EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran