Location:

Redfield, SD

Worker Type:

PRN

Work Shift:

Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays (United States of America)

Position Highlights

Title:    Nursing Assistant                                                        

Position Accountable to: Director of Nursing

Job Summary:

Assists in nursing care by performance of routine and delegated duties according to the standards.  Has a knowledge of and utilizes appropriate patient care protocol relating to the physical and psychological needs of the patient throughout their life span. Provides clerical services to the nursing unit.  Serves as a liaison for the nurse and patient in interdepartmental communications.  Functions in public relations role as receptionist.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development and possesses the ability to respond to specific issues and data reflective of the patient/customer's status.  Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served in the department.

     Birth - 1 yr               1 - 11 yrs          12 - 17 yrs        18 - 65 yrs        over 65 yrs

          _X_                      _X_                      _X_                   _X_                    _X_

       Infancy                   Pediatrics          Adolescent          Adulthood           Geriatric

 Responsibilities, Expectations & Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of CMH’s mission, vision, and core values to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote CMH’s values
• Maintain confidentiality
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations and standards associated with, but not limited to CMS, and OSHA.
• Facilitates and maintains effective communications with nursing and medical staff, other departments, visitors and patients using AIDET principles.

Essential Job Functions:

• Demonstrates proficient skills in multiple modules of the Client Server system                                 
• Demonstrates ability to effectively manage multiple tasks at one time.
• Demonstrates use of photocopier, fax machine, paging system, telephone, laser printer, patient call system, patient security systems

Required to perform technical skills as listed:

• Transports Meal Trays                 
• Administers Enemas          
• Bed Making
• Able to communicate via Microsoft Outlook
• Assists Patient With Activity,(I.E. Chair Transfers, Carrying Infants and Toddlers)
• Perform Skills To Obtain Vital Signs, Intake & Output, and Patient Weights.            
• Ambulate Patients And Push Wheelchairs/Carts Etc.
• Provides Personal Care For Patients Such As Bed Baths, Shampoo Hair, Shaving And Oral Hygiene.
• Able To Assist With Feeding Patients.
• Maintains Clean Environment For The Patient In Their Room.
• Collect, Label and Transport Body Fluid Specimens
• Catheter Care
• Prioritizes And Processes Multiple Tasks In A Timely Manner
• Promotes Effective Verbal And Written Communication Skills
• Documents in MediTech
• Demonstrates understanding and appropriate utilization of the child security system.
• Performs delegated patient assignments/duties.

Uses Equipment And Supplies Effectively And Efficient

Work Environment: 

Works inside.  Works with and around others, has verbal contact and face to face contact with others.  Exposure to, blood and body fluids, airborne pathogens, hazardous waste and chemicals, communicable disease, moving objects, high places, slippery surfaces. Minimal exposure to radiation, electric, and/or mechanical equipment.

Equipment Used to Perform Job:

Computers, K-packs, wheelchairs, blood pressure cuffs, Electronic Vital Sign Equipment, Suction Equipment, O2, Gomco, telephone, , stethoscopes, telemetry, bed scales, lift devices, scales, thermometers, beds, ice bags, ice collar, patient call system, apnea monitor

Potential Job Stressors:

Work may be performed under pressure requiring close attention to detail. Environmental stimuli overload.  Staffing and census fluctuations. Potential exposure to anger, fear, hostility, or violence of others.

Education: 

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.  Must be at least 18 years of age. 

Certification Requirements for Position:

þ   BLS (Basic Life Support)