Nursing Assistant - Critical Care Unit - Full Time - Day Shift - Gaylord, MI
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Nursing AssistantJob Code: 740Job SummaryUnder the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Nursing Assistant provides support to the patient by assisting with basic care for daily living including bathroom assistance, bathing, maintaining hygiene, changing bedding, turning and repositioning, assisting in ambulation, serving and assisting with meals, and obtaining vital signs.Education and ExperienceEDUCATION/EXPERIENCEMin/PreferredEducation Leveland/orYears of ExperienceCommentsPreferredHigh School or GEDCERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, REGISTRATIONMin/PreferredCertification, Licensure, RegistrationCommentsMinimumCPR Certification in Adult ManeuversObtain/Maintain (child and infant may be required by some departments)OTHER REQUIREMENTS+ li ,201340122, 2 ,134233614, true ,469778129, ulli ,335572020, 1 ,469778324, Normal ]} style= -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; >Successful completion of nursing assistant orientation.Key Competencies and Skills+ Concise, legible handwriting or printing.+ Computer knowledge preferred.+ Human relations and interpersonal relationship skills required.+ Effective verbal communication skills.+ Exercise courtesy, pleasantness, and tact in dealing with others in normal working contacts.+ Able to present a good hospital image to the public.+ Aptitude and willingness to engage in all aspects of patient care.\+ Ability to take direction and work together as a member of a team.Essential Duties+ Participates in fire and other disaster plans as directed.+ Work subject to frequent interruptions and multitasking.+ Adheres to HIPAA guidelines and Hospital Policy+ Independently performs and documents duties as assigned under the direction of the Registered Nurse+ Reports observations of a patient to a Registered Nurse.+ Promotes personal and patient safety.+ li > ol > li ,201340122, 2 ,134233614, true ,469778129, olliolli ,335572020, 1 ,469778324, Normal ]} style= -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text; >Acknowledges that safety is a self-responsibility.+ Knows the physical requirements of the job and works within those guidelines.+ Performs job duties safely at all times, utilizing learned body mechanics and transferring/lifting techniques.+ Wears correct personal protective equipment when appropriate.+ Plans actions to promote safety.+ Reports any unsafe situation/equipment according to system procedure.+ Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols+ Completes the required competencies and training.+ Encouraged to attend unit staff meetings, in-service programs, workshops, and seminars to maintain current knowledge in clinical practice and patient safety.+ Adheres to hospital policy and procedures+ Assists with patient transport within the hospital+ Completes tasks in a timely manner.+ Offers assistance to others when time is available.+ Declutters room and stocks required patient care material per unit guidelines.+ Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned+ Accepts reassignment as needed to provide necessary care for all patients.