Nursing Assistant - Med Surg - Unit 2/East - Full time - Days

The Nurse Assistant 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 under the directions and supervision of the registered nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.

Provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients within the nursing attendant’s scope of practice that includes actions that meet psychosocial and physical needs.

Performs other duties as assigned, within the nursing attendant’s scope of practice

Performs basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age.

Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pains

Demonstrates ability to communicate to the Registered Nurse (RN) any observed changes in patient status and responses.

Demonstrates ability to assist 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 to patient; answers questions within scope of practice.

Communicates appropriately and clearly to Nursing Unit Director, Charge Nurse and/or team leader, co-workers and physicians.

Provides care appropriate to condition and age of patient, including geriatric and general population.

Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills under the direction of an RN.

Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.

Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.

Meets current documentation standards and policies and completes within shift.

Demonstrates knowledge of disease entities.

Other duties as needed.