Nursing Assistant- 7HT

Medical / Surgical Iu 7 Heart

Full time

Benefits eligible : Yes

Hours per week : 36

Pay Range : $16.80 - $25.20

Major Responsibilities

Demonstrates competency in the physical care of the patient according to AHF / unit patient care standards, including the following as appropriate for the unit :

• Personal care for all body systems, including bathing, oral hygiene, perineal care, linen changes and hair care.
• Pre- and post-op / procedure care
• Post-mortem care
• Patient in restraints
• Placement of electrodes for cardiac, respiratory and / or fetal monitoring
• Assisting with ambulation and exercise
• Patients with infectious diseases including TB, hepatitis, AIDS, including those requiring isolation.
• Correct positioning of patients in beds, chairs, and specialty surfaces
• Transfer of patient (e.g. bed to chair, bed to commode or back)
• Transportation of patients on wheelchair, stretcher, bed, etc.
• Demonstrates competency in skin care protocols and care
• Accurately performs / documents intake / output, vital signs, weights and other monitoring, including computerized charting.
• Promptly notifies nurse of abnormal vital signs, observations, physical complaints, etc.
• Patient with latex allergies
• Assist in identifying patients at risk for falls and preventing falls
• Maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment for the patient, including correct handling of body fluids and appropriate cleaning of equipment between patients.
• Demonstrates utilization of proper body mechanics and appropriate lift techniques / resources.
• Performs glucose monitoring via fingerstick

Implements admission, transfer and discharge procedures, according to AHF / unit standards :

Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills :

Demonstrates competence in the following skills :

Participates in maintaining supplies, equipment and unit cleanliness :

Demonstrates self-growth / accountability :

Demonstrates competency in all required complex care activities within their home units as determined by unit need. These competencies will include the following but not limited to :

Assists in achieving unit quality scores which meet or exceed hospital / national average for nurse-sensitive quality indicators such as skin breakdown, falls, and others as appropriate for the unit.

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