Junior Nursing Aide

Distinguishing Features of the Class:# Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse and Clinical Coordinator, the Junior Nursing Aide provides direct observation of patients and participates as a member of the treatment team in creating and maintaining a therapeutic environment.# Responsibilities include providing support for the patient, providing basic physical patient care, assisting staff in unit functions and interacting with all members of the health care team.

Supervision is not a responsibility of this position.# Does related work as required. # Examples of Work:# (Illustrative Only) # Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs direct patient observation and provides basic physical care; # Observes and records general condition of patient; # Obtains urine, sputum, stool, fractional urine and 24-hour urine specimens and performs hemoccult and sugar and acetone tests; # Notifies Registered Nurse of any changes, including increased confusion, restlessness, lethargy and non-responsiveness; # Identifies significant changes in patient#s clinical status and communicates to appropriate members of the treatment team; # Responds to emergency situations by securing assistance; # Assists in escorting patients to and from diagnostic tests and therapeutic services; # Meets patient need for comfort and safety by providing orientation to surroundings, including maintaining time-appropriate lighting and providing orienting stimuli as necessary; # Assists in general and medical care of patient, including admission and discharge procedures, obtaining vital signs, weights, collection of specimens, and eating, sleeping and hygiene needs; # Complies with policies and procedures of the facility to ensure that the patient#s equipment, supplies and personal belongings are protected; # Participates in the development and implementation of the multidisciplinary treatment plan, including preparation and care for patients receiving specialized treatments administered by physician or professional nurse; # Maintains general cleanliness of physical area; # Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment by enforcing program rules, regulations and limits.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes:# Good knowledge of accepted standards of caring for and comforting the sick, disabled, injured or others requiring mental health or personal assistance; good knowledge of entry-level medical and psychiatric terminology; skill in customer service as it relates to the delivery of care; skill in caring for and comforting patients who are sick, disabled, or injured; skill in directing the activities of patients, working under potentially stressful situations, and dealing with individual and critical situations in an effective manner; ability to observe and describe facts and events accurately and to prepare reports relating to patients of facilities activities; ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with patients, co-workers and all member of the health care team; ability to follow oral and written instructions as well as to communicate patient information verbally and in writing; ability to work independently; computer literacy sufficient to perform the duties of the position; good judgment; tact; initiative; positive attitude; neatness; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Minimum Acceptable Training and Experience: #There are no minimum requirements for this position.