DescriptionFall River Health Services is looking for a Nursing Assistant. In this role the Nursing Assistant is responsible for assisting residents with activities of daily living, providing basic nursing care to residents, and assisting in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direct supervision of the licensed nurse in a manner that is in keeping with the philosophies of the facility and the nursing department.Responsibilities:
- Performs resident care activities including answering call lights, serving and collecting food trays, feeding residents as needed, measuring and recording food and liquid intake and all output to include drainage systems as ordered. Performs activities of daily living, i.e., dresses and undresses resident, bathes and performs personal cares to include oral hygiene, pericare, Foley care, backrubs and shaving in a manner consistent with maintaining resident privacy and dignity.
- Performs routine treatments/procedures including warm and cold applications, and assists RN/LPN with complicated treatment procedures. Collects specimens, i.e., stool, urine or sputum. Takes and records vital signs, weights and height. Completes EKGs per order under supervision of the RN/LPN.
- Provides general nursing care such as positioning residents, lifting and turning residents, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in use of bed pan and urinal commode, and ambulating residents.
- Assists in preparations of units, resident rooms, and beds for receiving resident admissions, transfers, emergencies and discharges. Assures resident rooms and work areas are clean and safe.
- Cares for residents in the ER under the supervision of the RN, and reports any changes observed in condition or behavior of residents to RN/LPN.
- Maintains established facility and department policies, procedures and objectives, fire, safety, environmental, quality assurance, hazardous material, and infection control policies. Knows personal role in fire drills. Position Nursing Assistant Department Nursing ServicesReports to Acute Care Nurse Manager Office Hours FLSA/FTE Non-exempt Effective Hourly 2024
- Attends required meetings, in-services, and educational programs; keeps up to date on posted information, notes and minutes. Serves on nursing service committees as requested.
- Knowledge in location of equipment and supplies for unit
The compensation for this position is $16.50 an hour.RequirementsEducation/Experience/Licensure:
- Requires the ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions.
- Visual and auditorial ability to observe current physical and mental statuses of residents and to detect any changes in status.
- Ability to verbally communicate with residents, members of the health care team, visitors and family.
- Receive BLS-CPR Certification within 60 days of hire.