Hospital Nurse Aide

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We require all employees to be COVID‑19 vaccinated or to have filed for an approved medical or religious exemption.

Performs the functions of a nursing assistant in carrying out all assignments given by the RN or LPN in charge of the unit. Is accountable for all patient care he/she gives during a shift. Is responsible for promoting teamwork among co‑workers and for personal self‑development. Maintains confidentiality of information regarding patients, families, and health‑care personnel.

Education:

Eighth grade education or equivalent. No specific license or certification required.

• Assist with routine nursing care and treatment procedures in accordance with established Bowdle Healthcare Center policies and procedures.
• Assist the nurse in charge in implementing nursing care, recognizes and responds to priorities in giving nursing care.
• Assist in admission, transfer, and discharge procedures of patients.
• Performs and documents vitals with accuracy and reports abnormalities immediately to nurse in charge.
• Anticipates patient’s needs and responds to call lights promptly.
• Reports any change in patient’s status giving pertinent data relating to patient’s condition in an accurate, concise manner.
• Able to adapt to change in workload or patient tasks.
• Receive report from previous shift regarding pertinent patient information.
• Knows and understands role of nurse aide - seeking guidance and direction as necessary; receptive to constructive critique or advice from other staff.
• Maintains a clear, safe environment for patients and co‑workers.
• Knows emergency procedures for fire, internal/external disaster plans, code red, and participates in drills.
• Attends required in‑service program and staff meetings. If unable to attend meetings, reads minutes.
• Conforms to established facility personnel policies.
• Stays available and accessible at all times when on duty.
• Displays a positive attitude towards work and patients.

• Lift up to 10 lbs: frequently when lifting charts, supplies, etc.
• Lift 11–25 lbs: occasionally when lifting equipment.
• Lift 26–50 lbs: occasionally when lifting and transferring patients, equipment, etc.
• Lift over 50 lbs: occasionally when lifting and transferring patients with assistance of another staff member.
• Carry up to 10 lbs: frequently when lifting charts, supplies, etc.
• Carry 11–25 lbs: occasionally when lifting equipment.
• Carry 26–50 lbs: occasionally when lifting and transferring patients, equipment, etc.
• Carry over 50 lbs: occasionally when lifting and transferring patient with assistance of another staff member.
• Reach above shoulder height: necessary in performing daily routine patient care.
• Reach at shoulder height: necessary in performing daily routine patient care.
• Reach below shoulder height: necessary in performing daily routine patient care.
• Push/Pull: occasionally with equipment used.
• Hand manipulation: grasping frequently necessary in performing various patient care activities, especially use of pen when documenting into medical record.
• Handling: frequently with use of equipment and use of pen in documentation.
• Fingering: daily performance of duties such as various procedures and charting.
• Controls & Equipment: blood pressure gauge, thermometer, stethoscope, wheelchair, urinary catheters, telephone, paging system, Hoyer lift, whirlpool, transfer belts, walkers, and cane.
• Twisting: necessary with various patient care activities.
• Bending: necessary with various patient care activities.
• Squatting: necessary with various patient care activities.
• Kneeling: necessary with various patient care activities.
• Crouching: necessary with various patient care activities.

This position requires 15 days notice of resignation.