Nurse Aide Acute Care/Geri Psych Part Time

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Winston Medical Center

• Louisville, MS, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Any, MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: STANDARDS, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES: Maintains the standards of Nursing Service and implements the policies and procedures of the Hospital and Nursing Service. Perform duties on the nursing units as assigned or indicated. Under the direction of the Nurse in Charge: Refills water pitchers. Prepares patients for meals. Assists in serving/picking up trays and feeding patients as needed. Promptly answers patient call lights. Reports patient needs or complaints to the Nurse in Charge if these are out of Nurse Aide’s realm of responsibility. Gives care to all assigned patients which includes: oral hygiene before and after meals, assisting with giving patient baths, back rubs as indicated, changing linen, removing unnecessary equipment from rooms and generally keeping the room clean and uncluttered. Assists with admission of new patients and completes the appropriate section on Nursing History. Assists with discharge of patients. After patient discharge, returns all supplies and equipment to proper places. Obtains specimens. Keeps intake and output records when ordered on patients. Give perineal care. Checks vital signs (B/P, T.P.R.) and reports any abnormalities to the nurse. Fills ice caps and collars. Assists in isolation care. Assist patients to: sit up in chair, dangle feet, transfer to and from wheelchair/stretcher, ambulate and change position. Serves nourishments to patients. Keeps Nurse in Charge informed of work completed, in progress or interrupted. Inform nurses of pertinent patient observations and complaints. Reports to Nurse in Charge when leaving unit for any reason. Runs errands as requested. Gives P.M. care to assigned patients which includes: washing face and hands, oral hygiene, assisting to bathroom or offering bedpan, straightening bed linen, adding blanket, if indicated, and adjusting lighting, leaving call light within reach, raising bed rails and putting bed in lowest position. Utilizes proper body mechanics in lifting, moving and positioning patients. SAFETY Participates in and monitors the maintenance of a clean and safe environment. Is familiar with location and use of emergency equipment. Is knowledgeable of all policies and procedures that relate to patient safety. Knows and applies aseptic techniques when appropriate. Maintains certification in BCLS. Maintains annual review of fire/safety/infection control and internal/external disaster plans. Checks equipment for proper functioning equipment to appropriate person. INITIATIVE: Participate in the orientation of new employees. Reports incidents and information that will improve standards. Seek guidance and help when needed. Attends nursing unit meetings for dissemination of information or improvement of the nursing unit. Must be interested in self-development. Expected to attend classes, workshops or programs that would aid in his/her growth. PLANNING, TIME UTILIZATION AND PROBLEM SOLVING: Utilizes time and resources efficiently. Finishes assignments in a timely manner. Establish priorities in performing assigned care. Demonstrates sound judgment in making decisions and handling crises, while considering all data. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS: Practices courtesy at all times. Maintains open, positive communication with patients, families, other health care professionals and the public. Promotes harmony with other nursing units and ancillary departments. Accepts instruction, direction and constructive criticism. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. RELIABILITY/APPEARANCE: Demonstrates reliability in the conscientious and complete manner in which work is performed. Performs other duties as necessary or assigned. Reports to work punctually and according to scheduled work hours. Is willing to change work hours when requested by the person in authority. Maintains a clean, well-groomed appearance. Adheres to uniform regulations. Complies to HIPAA privacy/security regulations. Security access Level III.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED. Physical Demands: Stands, turns, bends, stoops, lifts, climbs and uses a great majority of physical motion in performing day-to-day activities of work. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time without experiencing extreme fatigue. May be exposed to communicable diseases and radiation.

Special Demands: Must be willing to work under pressure and with the realization that mistakes and inadequate job performance can result in serious patient complications. Must be able to accept limited responsibility and to respect authority. Must report for duty as scheduled and as job demands. Must maintain a position of trust relative to the disclosure of information.

Must maintain a quiet atmosphere. Must be adaptable to change.