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Department:
Nursing – Med Surg

Reports To:

Chief Nursing Officer

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

$17.41- $2077/Hr.

Under the supervision and direction of the Nurse, assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment.

• Provides general aspects of care that meet psychosocial or physical needs or both simultaneously, within the Nursing Assistant’s scope of practice
• Reports any changes observed in condition/behavior of patient to the Nurse
• Meets communication needs of patient
• Demonstrates performance reflecting the initiative and responsibility expected of a Nursing Assistant
• Performs other duties as assigned, within the Nursing Assistant scope of practice
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of patient rooms, nursing unit and supply area
• Assists in admission, transfer and discharge of patient
• Performs basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age
• Communicates to the nurse any observed changes in patient status and responses
• Maintains awareness of the needs of the general patient population
• Assists with feeding patients and maintaining fluid balance with technique appropriate for patient’s age and physical condition
• Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care; answers questions within scope of practice
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to team leader, co-workers and physicians
• Communicates appropriately with other departments
• Ensures patient charges are entered in a timely fashion
• Demonstrates flexibility, organization and ability to function under stressful situations
• Responds to patients in emergency or physically distressing situations
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity; ensures patient confidentiality
• Interacts professionally with patient/family
• Maintains a good working relationship within the Department and with other departments
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly
• Participates in Performance Improvement goals and identifies processes to improve
• Demonstrates knowledge of patient and environmental safety
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate infection control guidelines and use of appropriate personal protective equipment
• Participates in required and elective educational activities to develop and maintain skills and completes them in a timely manner
• Attends department and hospital meetings, as required
• Complies with all BCH policies and procedures including professional licensure criteria in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines
• Because of the fluctuating demands of hospital operations, helps others when needed and may be expected to perform other tasks or work hours outside the scheduled shift as needed

• Demonstrates performance reflecting the initiative and responsibility expected of a Nursing Assistant
• Performs duties within the Nursing Assistant’s scope of practice
• Maintains cleanliness and orderliness of patient rooms, nursing unit and supply area
• Communicates observed changes in patient status and responses to the Nurse

• Education:
  
  High school graduate or equivalent
• Current state Certified Nursing Assistant in good standing (required)
• Meets communication needs of patient
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to team leader, co-workers…