The Nurse Assistant assists with direct patient care, including vital signs, personal hygiene, dietary needs, ambulation and positioning of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

CPR required.

Required Skills

Must be able to follow directions and to perform independently and work according to department standards when no directions are given.

Must be emotionally mature and able to prioritize tasks.

Must be able to work in an environment of high stress and assist in the care of the serious to critically ill patients.

Must obtain CPR certification within 1 year of employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Demonstrates knowledge, competency and awareness of population served.

Answers phone and routes data and/or information received.

Delivers and picks up items from other departments, interacts with ancillary departments.

Processes data for charts, using appropriate chart forms.

Makes routine rounds and responds immediately and appropriately to patient inquires and requests.

Provides morning care (bath, changing of bed linens, patient comfort measures) and evening care (back rubs, freshening of bed linen and other general care)as necessary.

Assist with admission, transfer and discharge of patients.

Charts factual data obtained i.e. of patient vital signs, personal hygiene, weight, height and diets.

Prepares unit, patient rooms, and patient beds for receiving patient admissions, returning surgical patients, transfer of emergencies.

Performs treatment procedures such as enemas, surgical skin preparations and application of ice packs and heat assuring patient comfort.

Prepares patients for meals, assist in feeding patient, if necessary, and distributes water and other nourishments according to patient needs and directions of RN or LPN.

Assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment by leaving patient rooms in order, reporting equipment that is out of order, cleaning equipment and distributing unit linen.

Recognizes and responds to priorities in patient care as assigned.

Provides post-mortem care and transport of the body in a safe manner.

Performs general care activities for patients in isolation.

Collects specimens, labels properly and transports to proper area in timely manner.

Assist in care of mouth, teeth, hair, nails and skin giving special attention to pressure points.

Assist patient with use of bathroom and/or bedpan as well as ambulation.

Assist the patient to ambulate and/or transport to wheelchair or chair in a safe manner, using good body mechanics.

Assist in monitoring patients for skin integrity, patients in restraints or at risks for falls.

Assist patient/families in CCU according to their needs with directions from the RN.

Follows instructions by the RN on how to work around special equipment and multiple lines, tubings, etc.

Notify nurse immediately if patient in any distress.

Follow instructions on checking often to see what family/visitor needs are and assist them as instructed.

Caring for patient and family at the time of death.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

T.J. Pledge

I Will Show Compassion

• see all patients, family members, coworkers, physicians, and anyone else at T.J. as my customer.
• recognize that each and every interaction I have at T.J. Regional Health matters
• show kindness and compassion towards my customers at all times
• be sensitive to the personal and private needs of every customer

I Will Cooperate With Others

• maintain zero tolerance for abusive behavior
• listen and be willing to accept fault when I make a mistake
• never underestimate the power of an apology
• refrain from blame and judgment
• bring a sense of calm to stressful situations

I Will Collaborate With Others

• value myself and every coworker as an equal part of one GREAT team working together
• treat others in a way that I would like to be treated
• participate only in conversations that are courteous, respectful, and reflect positively on my teammates and T.J. Regional Health
• foster a calm and pleasant atmosphere, and refrain from gossip, rumors, and insults
• speak honestly, seek truth, and act with integrity towards my teammates
• value the uniqueness and expertise that each team member contributes to the whole
• meet the need of the moment, regardless of whether or not it is considered part of my job

I Will Communicate

-smile - at everyone

• always introduce myself, my role, and my purpose use body language, eye contact, and tone of voice that shows respect in every interaction
• follow the 10/5 rule: always acknowledging people at 10 feet away with a smile and always greeting people at 5 feet away
• escort any customer in need (visitors, patients) to their destination

I Will Adapt To Change

• be a part of the solution when I am presented with a challenge
• embrace change and set the example for those around me
• accept openly when there are changes that T.J. Regional and/or I have no control over
• manage the expectations of others by explaining duration and next steps as often as needed

I Will Be A Champion

• serve with passion
• view myself as an owner of T.J. Regional Health and act accordingly
• take responsibility for the physical appearance of T.J. Regional Health, including my work area
• go out of my way to daily thank and compliment my customers and coworkers
• dare to make a difference and be exceptional
• constantly try to improve myself and T.J. Regional Health
• speak positively about T.J. Regional, while at work and in public places outside of work