Nursing Assistant

1 month ago

Kingston, New York, United States WMCHealth Full time
Job Summary

To provide assistance to the nursing staff to maximize care to the patient and families.

Responsibilities
  • Documents information on patient records/computer consistent with policies to include vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration), pulse oximetry, I & O, weights, heights, etc. and point of care testing (glucometer results, etc.), removal of Foley Catheters.
  • Review Intervention List with the Primary RN to ensure awareness of pertinent patient needs and plans for the day.
  • Provides daily physical and emotional care to patients; Provides close observation when patients requires sitters.
  • Will be responsible for completing all procedures within scope of practice and according to current standards, guidelines and policies.
  • Documents information gathered in patient records/computer consistent with policies.
  • Will be responsible for the following procedures: Follows plan of care after nursing assessment. Non-sterile dressing change; emptying of post-op drainage devices (additional to Foley bags); set up oxygen and suction equipment; applies pulse ox; performs EKGs and applies telemetry.
  • Participates in Unit and Team huddles.
  • Interacts professionally with physicians and coworkers and maintains effective communication and good working relationships.
  • Demonstrates cooperation with the shift supervisors and recognizes the chain of command.
  • Demonstrates independent thinking.
  • Assists licensed personnel as directed.
  • Keeps work environment neat and tidy.
  • Responsible for making sure equipment needing repair is sent to BioMed.
  • Maintains stock, orders supplies when necessary.
  • Responsible for monitoring work environment for DNV Compliance R/T Environment of Care as per hospital policies and procedures.
  • Weights: standing and bed scale; nutrition: setting up patient and feeding patient; specimen collection; stool, sputum, urine – clean catch and 24 hour; Foley catheter care and emptying Foley bag; apply external catheter; ice bag/pack; sitz bath; patient restraints.
  • Application of Flow-tron device; application of Teds stockings; use of special equipment; cooling and warming devices, lifting and transporting devices (including maxi slide, Hoyer lift, etc.) traction set up and removal and storage of traction equipment.
  • Knowledge of location of other departments to assist with procurement of necessary equipment/supplies; conveys communication between Ancillary Departments and Nursing floors, understands isolation/standard precautions; answering of call lights; verbalizes knowledge of emergency situations; code blue, etc.
  • Discharge of patients – transport.
  • Ability to observe and report necessary information/changes to nurse: physical limitations, cultural needs, age specific needs, emotional needs, pain needs, IV needs.
  • Assist in emergency situations (i.e., chest compressions, RRT codes, code blue, helping lift patient after fall, patients who require 1:1 sitter, etc.).
  • Recognizes chain of command; i.e, Clinical Leader and off-shift supervisors; demonstrates independent thinking; understanding of and compliance with patient confidentiality; blood, etc. post mortem.
  • Ensures accurate identification of all patients at all times.
  • Protects patient's privacy; closely observes patient with minimal disturbance.
  • Understands and complies with isolation/standard precautions.
  • Practices and performs proper hand washing techniques on a routine basis and uses gloves when having patient contact.
  • Actively participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities.
  • Serves as a preceptor and mentor for Nursing Assistant I's and Nursing Assistant II's.
  • Sets up procedures and performs assisting duties for individual performing procedure within scope of practice.
  • Performs phlebotomy as directed by R.N. (ED only).
  • Competent as a surgical scrub tech (O.B. only).
  • Exhibits competency and demonstrates knowledge in handling unit specific equipment.
  • Performs any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements
  • EXPERIENCE
  • 1 year experience working as a nursing assistant, preferred.
  • EDUCATION
  • High School or Equivalent, required.
  • LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
  • BLS preferred
  • CNA certification, preferred.

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