PRN - Nurse Aide - Nights

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides delegated care from licensed nursing personnel to patients, and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment. Participates in the department’s performance improvement activities. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Education:

High School graduate or equivalent preferred;
Certified Nurse’s Aide certification preferred;
Current BLS required (will be provided if needed);
One year experience in direct patient care preferred.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability:
General knowledge of electronic equipment, computer hardware, and software; knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Possesses skills of active listening, critical thinking, oral comprehension, and time management.

Exerting 50-100 lbs. of force occasionally or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently. May involve exerting in excess of 100 lbs. of force in some situations. Up to 20 lbs. of force to constantly move objects.

Attendance:
Reports for work regularly with a minimum number of absences and tardiness. Gives notice and submits justifications when absence or tardiness is unavoidable. Receives authorization when time off is needed. Observes appropriate lunch and break schedules.

Productivity and Use of Time:
Manages own time and uses appropriate work methods, techniques, and equipment to achieve the most effective and efficient result in the time available. Is mutually respectful of time and schedule of others. Balances multiple priorities and focuses on desired outcome(s).

Teamwork and

Collaboration:

Projects a positive work attitude; relates effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and others; uses tact and diplomacy/acts professionally at all times.

Customer Service:
Treats patients, visitors and fellow employees with compassion, dignity and respect.

Quality and Accountability:
Produces work that is complete, neat, accurate, and timely. Demonstrates self-responsibility and accountability.

Adaptability, Initiative and Problem-Solving:
Adapts to organizational changes. Takes initiative in identifying any problems and takes appropriate steps to resolve them.

Dress Code:
Presents neat and clean appearance; adheres to the appropriate departmental dress code policy; wears I.D. badge with name visible (on upper body) for easy identification.

Communications:
Makes sure tone and word selection match the intended message and audience; uses language and terminology listeners can understand; shows compassion and understanding in words; understands the tone of voice directly impacts the way a message is received; listens carefully to others; keeps conversations positive and constructive; focuses on potential solutions when discussing problems or issues; avoids gossiping, complaining and profanity.

Safety:
Maintains a neat, organized and safe work area; follow safety policies; makes an effort to maintain the facility; uses proper lifting techniques; report all accidents and safety hazards promptly; takes appropriate actions to correct or prevent recurrence.

Timekeeping:
Uses time clock consistently when coming to work, leaving work, lunch breaks, and anytime leaving the facility grounds for personal reasons; turns in adjustments, leave requests, etc. timely.

Provides general aspects of care that meet psychosocial, physical condition, and age specific needs within the nursing assistant’s scope of practice.

Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weight, height, oxygen saturation, and…