About this role
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse assumes responsibility for the collection of data related to patient status. Performance of basic nursing procedures. On-going collection and documentation of patient data. Assistance with treatments and procedures. Assistance with maintenance of patient care equipment.Accountabilities
Assists patients with activities of daily living and hygiene. Turns and repositions patients alone or with assistance. May transport patients and assist with walking. Assisting adult/pediatric patients with toileting needs in relation to their age including emptying established colostomy bags and urinary catheter removal. Assists with fall prevention interventions and patient restraints as delegated. Removing and reapplying anti-emboli hose or compression devices. 50%
Assists with admission of patients to the unit by preparing room, greeting, and orienting patient and/or family to the unit (bed, call light, phone, TV). 10%
Taking and recording vital signs accurately and with repeating questionable values. 10%
Preparing patients for meals and assisting in feeding and providing snacks and supplements. 10%
Collecting urine, stool, and sputum specimens. Delivering specimens to appropriate department as requested. 5%
Completing documentation in EMR in accurate and timely manner. 5%
Maintaining cleanliness and order of hospital room, utility room, diet kitchen, hallways, and alcoves. Disposes of excess linen and keeps linen emptied. 5%
Performs point of care testing as trained and delegated by RN. Reports lab values to RN. 5%
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Completion of a nursing assistant program or 6 months of nursing assistant or related experience in a healthcare setting.
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses
n/a
In Lieu Of The Minimum Requirements Listed Above
n/a
Other Required Skills and Experience
Graduate of a Nursing Assistant Training Program preferred
Work Shift
Variable (United States of America)Location
Oconee Medical CampusFacility
1064 Oconee Memorial HospitalDepartment
10646422 Cardiac TelemetryShare 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.
Other facts
About Prisma Health
Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. Our facilities in the Greenville and Columbia surrounding markets are dedicated to improving the health of all South Carolinians through improved clinical quality, access to care and patient experience, while also addressing the rising cost of health care.
Our Purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
What you'll do
- The Nursing Assistant is responsible for collecting patient data, performing basic nursing procedures, and assisting with treatments and procedures. They also help patients with daily living activities and maintain cleanliness in the hospital environment.
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