Nursing Assistant - Cardiac and Neuro Care Department - Part Time

Job Summary

• The nursing assistant will work under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Job duties may include providing for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding patients as necessary and providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.
• Nursing assistants will also assist patients with personal hygiene and will provide for personal hygiene in patients who are unable to assist themselves.
• Nursing assistants will provide patient comfort, assist in transporting patients, answering patient call lights, ambulating, turning, and positioning patients, and reporting observations to the patient’s Nurse.
• The nursing assistant will document actions completed as appropriate.
• Follow the policies and procedures of the organization.
• Protect patient information.
• Nursing assistants will update their knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Requires the knowledge, technique, and communication skills to therapeutically meet the needs of assigned patients.
• Must be able to identify each patient’s age-specific needs and provide appropriate care.

Job Specification

• Minimum Education Required
• A high school graduate or equivalent.

• Minimum Experience Required
• 1 year Medical-Surgical preferred.

• Licensure/Certification Required
• Successful completion of an approved Certified Nursing Assistant Program preferred.
• Must be BLS certified required (or obtain within one month of hire).

• Skills
• A commitment to service excellence and performance improvement.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with legible penmanship and computer knowledge.
• Possess the ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team, communicate with RN/GN staff to report changes in patient's conditions.
• Ability to provide direct patient care to the Med-Surg patient.