Job Details: The Nursing Assistant carries out all assignments given by the Registered Nurse, is accountable for all patient care given during a shift, is responsible for adhering to all standards of nursing care and for promoting teamwork among co-workers. Responsibilities:
- Assist patients with all aspects of personal hygiene (bathing, shaving, oral care, giving and removing bedpan or urinal, etc.)
- Ensures patient's dietary needs are met Assist with serving trays, assists with completion of menus, provides snacks as needed and provides fluids.
- Provides a safe and comfortable environment.
- Obtains specimens as needed by MD, per Charge nurse instructions.
- Takes vital signs accurately at prescribed times.
- Turns and positions patients.
- Accurate documentation of intake and output.
- Responsible for the following treatments:
- finger stick glucometer
- hot and cold compresses
- simple dressing
- perineal care
- post mortem care
- weights
- Adheres to infection control standards.
- Monitors IV's in conjunction with co-assigned nurse and Charge nurse.
- Reports any changes in patient's condition promptly to charge nurse.
- Documentation of care in patient record, i.e. flow sheet.
- Utilizes good communication skills, answers the phone in a professional manner.
- Assist in Quality improvement program.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience:
Education:
- High School or equivalent preferred.
Licenses/Certifications:
About Us: Margaretville Hospital Margaretville Hospital, in Margaretville, NY, is home to Delaware County's most advanced critical-care access hospital. This 15-bed facility cares for more than 240 inpatients annually while performing 14,000 outpatient procedures each year. Margaretville Hospital was named one of the top 100 critical-access hospitals in the nation by the National Rural Health Association. It provides emergency care, ambulatory care services, laboratory testing, medical imaging, physical and occupational therapy, swing-bed rehabilitation programs, respite care, and board-certified specialist and wellness education. Benefits: We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes:
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Saving Account
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement