"Nursing Assistant - GWVNH"

Nursing Assistant - GWVNH

Job ID: 276528

Location: Augusta University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care... Our mission and values.

Location

Augusta University- Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912. Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904.

College/Department Information

Located conveniently in Augusta's downtown medical community, Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home provides continuous professional nursing care to veterans of Georgia... operated through an interagency agreement with Augusta University.

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: Monitors 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 MAINTENANCE 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... Proficient in Microsoft Office...

SKILLS: Excellent interpersonal... Must possess current nursing assistant/aide certification...

ABILITIES: Ability to perform vital signs... Ability to maintain confidentiality...

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... Recruitment Period: Until Filled. Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance...