PCA, Staff Nurse, Nursing

Nursing Assistant

Job Number: 34531
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Location:

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, 417 W 3rd Ave, Albany, Georgia 31701
• Department: PPMH 7T ICU
• Shift: Days
• Job Type: Full Time
• Posted Date:

Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care to a specific patient population. Provides direct and indirect patient care duties under the guidance of the licensed nurse.

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• 1+ year experience in Medical Terminology (Preferred)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire (Required)
• Crisis Response Training within 6 months of hire (Required)

• Provide assistance to nurses with direct patient care.
• Communicate with and keep manager informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient care.
• Maintain established departmental, unit, and hospital guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Follow established routines, utilize supplies and equipment cost‑effectively.
• Implement and maintain safety and effectiveness factors for patient outcomes.
• Administer daily patient hygiene standards.
• Document and submit required information and data in a timely fashion.
• Use correct terminology and conform to required style and format.
• Demonstrate technical skill in using equipment appropriate for the role.
• Maintain equipment in working order, troubleshoot equipment problems, and adapt to new technology.
• Adhere to attendance and punctuality guidelines.
• Perform all job responsibilities in alignment with core values, mission, and vision.
• Attend staff meetings, in‑services, and competency evaluations on time, and attend ongoing educational programs.
• Demonstrate competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
• Wear protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.