Nursing Assistant,(General Medicine),FT,Days

Company: Prisma Health
Location: Greenville
Posted on: January 20, 2023

Job Description:

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.Job SummaryAssists the Registered Nurse in providing patient care based on the individualized plan of care for a patient. As delegated, performs basic nursing activities. Conducts data collection, monitors and documents patient status. Ensures confidentiality of all patient information. Utilizes safe patient handling at all times. Informs RN of activities performed, observations of patients and changes in patient status. Provides a neat and clean patient environment.Accountabilities

• Assists patients with activities of daily living. Turns and repositions patients alone or with assistance. May transport patients and assist with walking. Assists with fall prevention interventions and patient restraints as delegated. - 30%
• Provides patient care as delegated by the RN including, but not limited to, non-sterile soaks, application of non-sterile simple dressings, perineal care. - 20%
• Performs data collection including vital signs, fluid intake and outake and basic and sterile specimen collection. Properly documents and maintains data on medical record and informs RN of activities performed, observations of patients and changes in patient status. - 15%
• Runs errands, answers telephone, answers and responds to call lights. - 15%
• Performs point of care testing as trained and delegated by RN. Reports lab values to RN. - 10%
• Provides and documents comfort and non-pharmacological pain management measures. - 10%Supervisory/Management ResponsibilitiesThis is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.Minimum Requirements
  • High School diploma or equivalent OR post high school diploma / highest degree earned;and
  • Completion of a nursing assistant or patient care tech program.Required Certifications/Registrations/LicensesCNA - Certified Nursing AssistantOther Required Skills and ExperienceBasic Computer SkillsKnowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)Data EntryMathematical SkillsPatient equip (suction, vitals, defib)In Lieu Of The Minimum Requirements Noted AboveIn lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course, will accept current or former South Carolina CN A certification as proof of completed state required training at time of hire. Work ShiftDay (United States of America)LocationGreenville Memorial Med CampusFacility1008 Greenville Memorial HospitalDepartment10086140 General MedicineShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.

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