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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 intake/output measurement under nurse supervision.
- Measures and records vital signs, oxygen saturation, blood pressure, and weight.
- Performs selected procedures such as specimen collection and urine testing.
- Maintains clean and orderly patient care areas and prepares rooms for new admissions.
- Orients patients to the unit and responds promptly to call lights.
- Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition and treatment issues to the RN.
- Assists with incentive spirometry and oxygen equipment management.
- Keeps the RN informed of work status and availability.
- Assists with patient mobility, range of motion exercises, and escorts.
- Performs patient observer role when assigned.
- Meets performance expectations for customer service, teamwork, and professional development.
- Performs other duties as assigned to ensure smooth department operation.
- Adapts to unit-specific routines and patient care needs on Med-Surg and Rehab units.
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