Location: all cities,NY, USA
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:
* No experience required
Education:
* High School or equivalent preferred.
Licenses/Certifications:
* BLS Certification
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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 that includes:
* Health Insurance
* Dental
* Vision
* Retirement Savings Plan
* Flexible Savings Account
* Paid Time Off
* Holidays
* Tuition Reimbursement