Job Objective: A brief overview of the position.The Nursing Assistant position performs basic and advanced Nursing Assistant skills under direct supervision of Clinical Director, Clinical Coordinator or Registered Nurse.Reports toDirectorClinical CoordinatorSupervisesNoneAges of PatientsAdultGeriatricPediatricAdolescentNeonate/InfantBlood Borne PathogensHigh PotentialQualificationsEducationRequired: High School Diploma or equivalent if hired/promoted after April 10, 2016Licensure/CertificationRequired: CNA if hired/promoted after April 10, 2016; American Heart Association BLSIn lieu of certification, must have completed 1 semester of education in an accredited ADN or BSN program.ExperiencePreferred: Nursing Assistant experienceEssential ResponsibilitiesDemonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.Accurately obtain vital signs: Temperature, Pulse, Respirations, Blood Pressure, and Pain level.Documents and communicates abnormal values and changes to RN per policy.Performs AM and HS hygiene per standard.Appropriately positions and ambulates patients as per care plan.Accurately documents Intake and Output and daily weights and communicates to RN.Assists with set up and/or feedings of patients.Assists nurse with re-positioning, ambulating, transporting, and other care as directed.Communicates with nurse/ co-workers prior to leaving unit for any reasons.Assists with equipment storage, retrieval and procedure cart restocking as directed.Observes all isolation procedures and regulations.Accurately performs duties assigned by and under the supervision of the RN.Provides safe patient environment at all times.Stays with patient who may be in danger of falling or hurting himself.Correctly identifies patient by use of armband.Call bell within reach.Application of restraintsCommunicates observations of patient condition changes to Nurse.Adheres to guidelines for change of shift report from assigned RN.Performs patient rounds at least every hour.Completes documentation accurately as per policy.Maintains general tidiness of patient room. * Performs other duties as assigned.
