"Nursing Assistant - GWVNH"

Job Summary
This position is responsible for performing nursing care and treatments for geriatric patients. He/she will assist patients with activities of daily living. They will monitor patients and report changes to the charge nurse or supervisor as needed. The work will be performed with some latitude for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative within the scope of practice for the Certified Nursing Assistant.

Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to:
RESIDENT CARE: Provides care for assigned residents and request assistance when necessary.
ASSIST WITH ADL'S: Assists residents with ADL's such as bathing, shaving, oral care, styling hair and dressing; Distributes meal trays and assists patients in consuming meals; Empties urinals and drainage collection bags; Records I&O as instructed; Collects routine specimens.
RESIDENT MONITORING: Monitor's patient weight utilizing standing lift and wheelchair scales; Monitors vital as ordered; Document all care provided on correct form and report any changes in patients' condition promptly to the Charge Nurse.
RESIDENT TRANSFER: Assist residents in transferring to and from bed, chair, commode or stretcher utilizing safe transfer techniques and equipment, such as Hoyer lifts, transfer boards and gait belts.
RESIDENT MAINTENNACE PLAN: Observe for proper circulation as necessary; Perform range of motion and ambulate patients as indicated in the plan of care; Maintain functional maintenance plan as instructed.
ROOM AND EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE: Maintains resident rooms, makes beds, cleans bedside tables, closets, etc. daily; Maintains patients' equipment; Rinses soiled clothing as necessary and stores in plastic bags for laundry pickup; Puts up clothes upon return from laundry.
RESIDENT ASSISTANCE: Escorts residents to and from areas of the facility and hospitals as assigned; Remains with patients as instructed and assists in all areas of care, if needed during routine clinic visits.
OTHER DUTIES: Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications
High school diploma, or GED from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization; Must possess current Nursing Assistant certification (in good standing) for the state of Georgia; Must possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification.

Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience as a Nursing Assistant. Experience in care of the physically ill, preferably in a geriatric or long-term care setting.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledgeable in providing customer service at a level above average. Perform a range of motion and ambulate residents as indicated per plan of care. Document all care and treatments provided as indicated. Basic knowledge of human anatomy and strong nursing assistant skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Detailed-oriented with strong telephone etiquette, organizational, customer service and multi-taking skills. Must possess current nursing assistant/aide certification (in good standing) from the Georgia Health Partnership Registry.
ABILITIES
Ability to perform vital signs and recognize what is with normal range. Ability to perform simple treatments, assess pain, obtain weights and assist with ADL's as needed. Assist residents with transfers using mechanical lifts when indicated. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to perform basic tests including vital signs and weights.

Certifications/License
Must possess current Nursing Assistant certification (in good standing) for the state of Georgia; Must possess a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification.

Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Rotating. Pay Band: B3. Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum midpoint) of the position. Recruitment Period: Until Filled. Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.