Nursing Assistant
Company: WellSpan Health
Location: Waynesboro
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Part-Time NIGHT (40 per pay period) Every Third Weekend and
Every Third Holiday Required
Under direct supervision of a registered nurse, provides clinical
support services to patient care staff by performing a variety of
duties related to patient care. Takes patient vital signs, assists
patients with activities of daily living (e.g., bathing, feeding,
toileting, etc.), inventories and replenishes supplies and
equipment, and performs special assigned duties such as performing
EKGs and Point-of-Care testing.
Duties and Responsibilities Essential Accountabilities:
Provides general nursing care and personal care assistance to
patients, including activities of daily living and the removal of
peripheral IVs and indwelling urinary catheter.
Monitors patient condition levels; recognizes and reports changes
in patient condition to the registered nurse.
Possess the knowledge and skills to keep patients safe. Performs
purposeful hourly rounds to identify and address patient needs.
Obtains and electronically documents patient vital signs, including
temperature, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, weight, respiration
and pulse.
Train and precept new employees.
Performs Point-of-Care testing which may include blood glucose,
hemocult and specific gravity testing. Performs quality control and
instrument check procedures and maintains related records.
Prepares patients for tests, procedures, etc. and transports
patients to tests, procedures and different levels of care.
Collects specimens as directed using appropriate or specified
equipment for collecting and handling specimens.
Performs EKGs and transmits studies.
Obtains and removes equipment and supplies necessary for patient
care.
Responsible for maintaining and storing equipment appropriately and
completing electronic requests for equipment repairs.
Maintains par levels of supplies and equipment on assigned unit(s).
Notifies supervisor when reorder points are reached.
Responsible for stocking patient rooms, nursing areas, supply
carts, etc. with appropriate items at required levels.
NonEssential Accountabilities:
Attends meetings as required.
Performs other related duties as identified.
Common Expectations:
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and
interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age
specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned
patient age group(s).
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and
interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age
specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned
patient age group(s).
Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by:
complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the
impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to
reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well
as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize
processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased
safety; and participating in safety education programs and root
cause analysis as required.
Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality
assessment, safety, environmental and infection control
standards.
Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork;
and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and
innovation.
Qualifications
Notes:
Other combinations of formal education, training and experience may
be considered.
Minimum Experience:
3 - 6 months
Minimum Education:
High School or G.E.D.
Required Certification:
BLS certification
Preferred Certification:
Certified Nursing Assistant
Physical Demands:
Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking
Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients
Pushes/pulls or moves/lifts heavy equipment/supplies
Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation
to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you
require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform
your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a
change to the application process or work procedures, providing
documents in an alternate format, using a sign language
interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy
and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal
treatment toward applicants and employees of all job
classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion,
sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national
origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally
protected characteristic.
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