Certified Nursing Assistant - Med​/Surg; Nights

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The Nursing Assistant is a paraprofessional working under the direction of an RN or LPN to support direct patient care.

• Under the direction of an RN or LPN collects and documents data to support the patient plan of care, including vital signs, blood glucose values, and intake and output measurements (may include emptying of drains and catheter devices); and monitors skin for abnormalities or areas of breakdown during routine care. All above information will be reported to the RN or LPN.
• Provides support for patient admissions, transfers, and discharges including initial vital signs, weight and height measurements, management of patient belongings and early set-up of safety devices as requested by the Nurse (e.g., Fall Risk or Isolation precaution equipment).
• Provides for and documents patients’ hygiene needs and other nursing‑based interventions (e.g., ambulation) throughout their stay in collaboration with the assigned Nurse Caregiver.
• Works in conjunction with the health care team to ensure all call lights are answered promptly, and consistently participates in hourly rounding processes as applicable to the unit. Ensures throughout each shift that appropriate communication items and safety equipment are in use in support of fall prevention and safe patient handling.
• Provides for unit organization and cleanliness, including removal of portable items and linens from patient rooms following discharge, disinfecting reusable patient supplies per infection control guidelines, and various stocking responsibilities as appropriate to keep supplies ready for the provision of care.
• Supports family or caregiver involvement in the plan of care, taking into consideration the patients’ individual preferences and safety.
• Demonstrates stewardship of organizational resources.
• Actively participates in service area/organization initiatives through committee/project participation and attendance of service area/organization meetings. Looks for mechanisms to improve efficiency and patient care delivery.
• Demonstrates a commitment to completion of mandatory education and annual service area competencies.
• Demonstrates punctuality and a consistent attendance record.
• Demonstrates professionalism with a consistently supportive, positive demeanor in workplace interactions.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

• Under the direction of an RN or LPN collects and documents data to support the patient plan of care, including vital signs, blood glucose values, and intake and output measurements (may include emptying of drains and catheter devices); and monitors skin for abnormalities or areas of breakdown during routine care. All above information will be reported to the RN or LPN.
• Provides support for patient admissions, transfers, and discharges including initial vital signs, weight and height measurements, management of patient belongings and early set-up of safety devices as requested by the Nurse (e.g., Fall Risk or Isolation precaution equipment).
• Provides for and documents patients’ hygiene needs and other nursing‑based interventions (e.g., ambulation) throughout their stay in collaboration with the assigned Nurse Caregiver.
• Works in conjunction with the health care team to ensure all call lights are answered promptly, and consistently participates in hourly rounding processes as applicable to the unit. Ensures throughout each shift that appropriate communication items and safety equipment are in use in support of fall prevention and safe patient handling.
• Provides for unit organization and cleanliness, including removal of portable items and linens from patient rooms following discharge, disinfecting reusable patient supplies per infection control guidelines, and various stocking responsibilities as appropriate to keep supplies ready for the provision of care.
• Supports family or caregiver involvement in the plan of care, taking into consideration the patients’ individual preferences and safety.
• Demonstrates stewardship of organizational resources.
• Actively participates in service…