Nursing Assistant; PT - GWVNH

Position: Nursing Assistant (PT) - GWVNH*
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Location

Augusta University
- Our Health Sciences Campus:

1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus:

2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

Located conveniently in Augusta's downtown medical community, Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home provides continuous professional nursing care to veterans of Georgia who have served in the armed forces during war times. The home is owned and funded by the Georgia Department of Veterans Service and operated through an interagency agreement with Augusta University. Through this association, Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home is considered a leader in the area of geriatric educational training for Augusta University.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing nursing care and treatments for geriatric patients. He/she will assist patients with activities of daily living. They will monitor patients and report changes to the charge nurse or supervisor as needed. The work will be performed with some latitude for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative within the scope of practice for the Certified Nursing Assistant.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

RESIDENT CARE:
Provides care for assigned residents and requests assistance when necessary.

ASSIST WITH ADL'S:
Assists residents with ADL's such as bathing, shaving, oral care, styling hair, and dressing;
Distributes meal trays and assists residents in consuming meals;
Empties urinals and drainage collection bags;
Records I&O as instructed;
Collects routine specimens.

RESIDENT MONITORING:
Monitor resident weight utilizing standing lift and wheelchair scales;
Monitor vitals as ordered;
Document all care provided on the correct form and report any changes in resident condition promptly to the Charge Nurse.

RESIDENT TRANSFER:
Assist residents in transferring to and from bed, chair, commode, or stretcher utilizing safe transfer techniques and equipment, such as Hoyer lifts, transfer boards, and gait belts.

RESIDENT MAINTENANCE PLAN:
Observe for proper circulation as necessary;
Perform a range of motion and ambulate residents as indicated in the plan of care;
Maintain functional maintenance plan as instructed.

ROOM AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE:
Maintains resident rooms, makes beds, cleans bedside tables, closets, etc. daily;
Maintains residents
¿ equipment;
Rinses soiled clothing as necessary and stores in plastic bags for laundry pickup;
Puts clothes upon return from laundry.

RESIDENT ASSISTANCE:
Escorts residents to and from areas of the facility and hospitals as assigned;
Remains with residents as instructed and assists in all areas of care, if needed, during routine clinic visits.

OTHER DUTIES:
Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma, or GED from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization. Certified as a Nursing Assistant in the state of Georgia. Experience in the care of geriatric patients, preferably in long term care. Current American Heart…