Nursing Assistant (PT) - 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:

• PATIENT CARE: Provides care for assigned patients and request assistance when necessary.
• ASSIST WITH ADL'S: Assists patients 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.
• PATIENT 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.
• PATIENT TRANSFER: Assist patients 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.
• PATIENT 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 patient 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.
• PATIENT ASSISTANCE: Escorts patients 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: Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma, GED or equivalent 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 of providing customer service at a level above average.
• Perform 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
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

SKILLS

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Detailed-oriented with strong organizational, customer service and multi-taking skills
• Strong nursing assistant skills

ABILITIES

• Ability to perform vital signs and recognize what is with normal range.
• Ability to perform simple treatments, assess pain, obtain weight, and assist with ADLs 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 a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS/BCLS certification and Georgia Nursing Assistant 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