Nursing Assistant Certified

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Job Description

Summary: Patient Care Tech/ Certified Nursing Assistant Days/Nights - 3 days a week, 12 hour shifts, rotating weekends/holidays Position Responsibilities Assists in preparation of the unit and patient rooms for receiving admissions, transfers, and post-operative patients

Uses proper body mechanics when positioning, lifting, turning and ambulating patients Applies and uses appropriate equipment as needed Understands and implements the measures used to reduce the risk of health associated infections

Reports any changes observed in the condition or behavior of the patient to the LPN/Registered Nurse in a timely manner Assists with the admission, transport, transfer and discharge of patients, including the care of personal property and clothing

Demonstrates the ability to provide safe care to patients who are: Ensures patient personal and oral hygiene needs are met daily and/or as necessary Provides catheters care daily and/or as needed

Reports any pertinent observations to LPN/RN Accurately takes vital signs and records in patient record promptly Reports to LPN/RN promptly Distribute water, records correct intake and output when indicated within shift

Obtains and labels specimens accurately, I.e. sputum, stool, urine, maintaining precautions at all times Prepares patients for surgery and/or other procedures, including prep and clip, vital sign taking and recording, assisting patient with bathing and/or voiding, and removing and securing dentures, jewelry and other belongings

Weigh patients as assigned; records weights and alerts RN to any weight gain/loss Makes frequent patient rounds at least every two (2) hours Repositions for comfort and offers bathroom assistance

Assists RN with post-mortem care, including labeling and securing of all patient valuables Provides patient care as directed by licensed nurse to include but not limited to: enemas, sitz baths, applying and removing ice bags, k-pads, binders and/or pelvic/bucks traction, blood glucose monitoring and simple dress changes.

Qualifications

License/Registration/Certification State of florida Nursing Assistant Certification preferred; CPR Certiftication required. If in cost center NURSING- 6 DE HMT SOUTH, PCT is required to obtain Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate within 90 days of employment.

Education

High School Diploma preferred Experience One year experience preferred.

Benefits

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs: Health benefits Life insurance Long-term disability coverage Healthcare spending accounts Retirement plan Paid time off Pet Insurance Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program Wellness program On-site housing for select positions and more! Degree Requirements: Certification: