What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant position at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation?
Offering sign-on bonus
Rehab Hospital Center Valley - 12 hour Night Shift
Specialty/LTACH Hospital - 12 hour Day Night Shift
*Must have healthcare experience CPR Certification*
PROVIDES PATIENT CARE
- By prioritizing, planning and completing patient care as assigned
- attending to personal care needs
- assisting with patient transfers and ambulation
- obtaining accurate vital signs and other clinical parameters and and specimens including: blood sugar readings, EKG’s and drawn blood samples
- responding to patient requests
- requesting RN or LPN supervision with new or unfamiliar tasks.
- Reviews Policy and Procedures prior to performing tasks that are unfamiliar.
ESTABLISHES A COMPASSIONATE ENVIRONMENT
- By providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families and other associates.
PROMOTES CUSTOMER SERVICE
- By greeting patients, visitors, and associates in person and on the telephone
- answering questions within the scope of practice
- relaying calls to patients
- giving directions
- and referring inquires to clinical staff and physicians.
COMMUNICATES INFORMATION
- By collecting and documenting in the patient record
- providing clinical reports at regular intervals to fellow nursing assistants and nurses
- notifying RNs of significant findings or change in patient condition.
DOCUMENTS RESIDENT/PATIENT CARE SERVICES
- By recording information in the chart as soon as possible after collection
- recording intake/output totals at the end of shift or specified times
- records patient activity and care on the chart.
MAINTAINS PATIENT CONFIDENCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL CONFIDENTIALITY
- By keeping information confidential
- responding to patient requests using Tact and diplomacy.
COLLECTS RESIDENT/PATIENT INFORMATION
- By operating patient care equipment, including blood glucose monitor, blood pressure cuffs, lifts and scales according to policy and procedure
- observing patient response to care
- engaging patient in conversation and acting upon responses or requests.
PROVIDES A SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT
- By completing environmental rounds
- keeping patient rooms, supply rooms and hallways free from clutter
- applying infection control policies and procedures to daily practice
- and other unit specific equipment checks and maintenance duties
- meeting dress code requirements and maintaining adequate personal hygiene.
SUPPORTS UNIT EFFICIENCY
- By cleaning and restocking patient equipment
- assisting with cleaning and monitoring of equipment
- contribute to PI activities
- using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
- reporting maintenance and equipment issues per policy
- reporting to assigned unit on time, ready to meet the responsibilities of the position and Punching in and out as per Good Shepherd policy and maintaining Etime sheet as necessary.
Education
- High School Diploma required
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Hospital
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person