Nursing Assistant/Technician

1 week ago

Latrobe, Pennsylvania, United States Excela Health Full time
Job Summary

This is a rate position at $22.00/hour.

Job Responsibilities
  • Deliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital policies, procedures, protocols, and standards of care.
  • Perform and/or assist with patient care needs as directed and assist patients with activities of daily living.
  • Respond to call lights, inquiries, and requests from patients and families in a timely manner.
  • Collect, document, and report ongoing patient care data as directed.
  • Measure and/or document intake and output, including drainage, and obtain daily weights when indicated.
  • Obtain individual patient care equipment as directed.
  • Transport patients as directed.
  • May perform the following skills:
    • Obtain vital signs
    • Apply heating pads
    • Set up suction equipment
    • Utilize E cylinders
    • Apply antiembolic hose
    • Aseptic techniques
    • Distribute and maintain sufficient supply of linens
    • Apply Sequential Compression Devices
    • Perform blood glucose testing
    • Perform ostomy care
    • Simple dressing changes
    • Apply telemetry leads
    • Bladder scanning
    • Preventative skin care
  • Make regular rounds to address patient needs and physical environment - purposeful hourly rounding.
  • Assist in the educational process to promote and maintain health, foster self-care, and improve outcomes.
  • Obtain resources as needed.
  • Report to the RN/LPN information regarding the patient's readiness to learn.
  • Maintain a collaborative relationship with other healthcare providers to achieve desired outcomes and assure continuous flow of patient care.
  • Communicate pertinent information of actual/potential problems to the professional/practical nurse.
  • Communicate pertinent information at shift reports and during internal and external transfers.
  • Participate in the unit performance improvement activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care and customer services.
  • Assist in data collection process as requested.
  • Recommend modifications for performance improvement.
  • Demonstrate leadership by utilizing the behaviors inherent to the role of the technical partner.
  • Demonstrate an ability to solve problems utilizing critical thinking skills and seeks assistance from immediate supervisor when appropriate.
  • Maintain accountability for actions taken.
  • Effectively function as a resource person.
  • Act as a patient advocate.
  • Perform effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hires and/or students.
  • Assist in maintaining/decreasing organizational/departmental costs.
  • Assist in the department's compliance with state, Joint Commission, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies.
  • Assist in continuous survey readiness for inspections and surveys.
  • Adhere to the infection control process, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections.
  • Assist with maintaining sufficient and proper supplies on an assigned unit.
  • Assist with monitoring sterile supplies for expiration date and replaces as needed.
  • Provide for patient safety in compliance with hospital and nursing department policies.
  • Utilize two forms of patient identification before implementing any form of patient care.
  • Assume appropriate code team role during code situations or mock codes.
  • Respond effectively during emergency situations, including internal and external disasters.
  • Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
  • Complete proper collection, identification, labeling, and delivery of specimens (including diagnostic studies) to the appropriate department.
  • Support limited use of restraints in accordance with established standards and documents according to policies.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • High School Diploma, GED, or higher level of education.
  • Completion of a Nurse Aide or comparable program (such as EMT, Medical Assistant, nursing student with at least one semester of clinical) or prior experience in a related field.
  • Sound judgment, problem-solving skills, strong oral and written communication skills, ability to follow directions from other team members; works independently assigned duties.
  • Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Nurse Aide certification.
  • Patient care experience.
  • Computer skills, Phlebotomy, EKG experience.
  • Current Nursing Student (with clinical experience).
License, Certification & Clearances
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program required.
  • Act 33 with renewal.
  • Act 34 with renewal.
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.
Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Incumbents will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).

Travel may be expected locally between Independence Health locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers.

It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law.

Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Disclaimer

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

Moreover, duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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