Assists with Admission/Transfer/Discharge of patients: Orients patient to hospital environment.
Provides patient with toileting supplies. Assists patient to remove clothes, complete property checklist and safeguard personal property through Security. Assists in transfer of patients by gathering belongings, completion of clothing list and assisting in moving the patient. Prepares bedside unit to receive patients. Discharges: Assists patient to dress and pack personal belongings. Escorts patient as necessary and remains with the patient until he/she has left the building.
Conducts patient rounds for toileting, positioning, comfort, safety and personal needs. Answers patient call lights and responds to patient needs promptly.
Assemble O2 (e.g., nasal cannula) and suction set-ups.
Provides basic hygiene to patients: bathing, AM/PM care, mouth care, denture care, hair care, nail and foot care, shaving, assists patients with bedpan, urinal and/or commode.
Prepares patients for meals including: Clearing overbed tables and placing them within reach of the
patient. Positioning patient correctly for eating/tube feedings. Assisting patients by preparing utensils
and food items. Feeding patients.
Performs and/or assist patient with simple treatments. Remove and reapply SCD wraps as directed by the RN. Assists RN in enema procedures.
Collects specimens as directed by RN.
Informs RN of any audible clinical alarms such as IV pumps, feeding pumps, ventilators, bedside monitors
Assists with moving, lifting, positioning and transporting of patients.
Assists with removal and security of patient personal items prior to procedures, as needed
Changes linen in accordance with policy and as necessary.
Takes and electronically records blood pressure, temperature, pulse, pulse oximetry, and respiration, per care level standard and as directed by the RN. Reports any abnormalities to RN.
Weighs patients and electronically records on admission as ordered, and as directed by RN.
Measures and records oral intake, urinary output, bowel elimination, gastric and other drainage onto I&O record (form or electronic). Calculates 8 hour totals. Empties drainage bags.
Performs post mortem care.
Performs safety observations for patients on continuous observation or in restraints, per policy and as directed.
Reports any changes observed in the patient's condition to the RN.
Responds to and meets patient/family needs and customer concerns as soon as possible with compassion and understanding. Established effective, caring relationships with staff, patients, family and other members of the healthcare team
Maintains competence through in-service and educational programs.
Attends staff meetings and reviews/signs minutes of meetings not attended. Maintains a safe and uncluttered environment of care in patient rooms including removing excessive furniture, supplies and equipment. Assists with supply and equipment management of patient, procedure and supply rooms per department standards.
Maintains cleanliness of utility rooms and pantries as assigned.
Performs other duties such as errands, relieving other units, bringing stretchers and assisting other members of the health team, as directed.
Discusses personal or unit-based educational goals/plans with the Nurse Manager and/or Nursing Professional Development Specialist, as appropriate.
Demonstrates accountability for supplies, equipment, and environmental support.
Assists in the collection of data for the units Quality and Performance Improvement Program that includes patient satisfaction and other measures.
Provide instruction and demonstrate desired skills before NA¿s are expected to undertake new tasks within their scope.
Share feedback to both new and current NA¿s as it relates to areas where there are opportunities for development.
Performs other duties as aligned with the mission and values of the organization
