Nurse Aide Med Surg Full Time Night Shift at GENTIVA CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE CORP DBA KINDRED

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Basic Nursing Care, Vital Signs Measurement, Patient Transportation, Patient Care, Infection Control, Documentation, Communication, Critical Thinking, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Emergency Response, Teamwork, Flexibility, Computer Knowledge, Customer Service, Cultural Sensitivity

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. Job Summary Provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse in charge of the team and/or unit Essential Functions Performs basic medical tasks such as measuring and recording vital signs, temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, blood pressure and intake- output, turning, moving or repositioning patients necessary for comfort or medical care Answers patients call lights, anticipates patient's needs and makes rounds of assigned patients Assists with patient admissions, discharges and transfers Transports patients to various departments for ordered tests/procedures Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age Provides patient care that meets the psychosocial and physical needs of the patient within the scope of practice for a certified nursing assistant/ nursing assistant Provides general nursing assistant care such as positioning patients, lifting and turning patients, applying/ utilizing special equipment, assisting in use of bedpan, commode, and ambulating patients Provides morning care which may include bed bath, shower, whirlpool, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, dressing patients, changing bed linen, cleaning over bed table and bedside stand, straightening room and other general care as necessary throughout the shift Provides evening care which includes hands/ face washing as needed, oral hygiene, back rubs, peri-care, refreshing linen, cleaning over bed tables, straightening room, and other general care as needed Prepares patients for meals, serves, and removes food trays and assists with meals or feeds patients as necessary Practices sterile techniques and infection control procedures Maintains accurate and continued documentation Documentation meets current standards and policies Communicates in a clear and concise manner with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles Observes patients mental and physical conditions, reports any changes to supervising nursing staff Interacts professionally with patients/families; treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families Reports patient complaints of pain to supervising nursing staff Performs other reasonably related job duties as assigned or requested, within scope of practice Keeps current with principles and practices, regulations, and standards that apply to healthcare Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Requirements will include successful completion of orientation checklist and skills/credentials/competency requirements of specific area of work Able to maintain a high awareness of patient satisfaction and teamwork Attention to detail Ability to respond to and cope with emergency situations professionally and calmly Adaptable to performing well under pressure in a stressful environment and take appropriate action Must be flexible, able to work as needed for appropriate departmental coverage Basic computer knowledge; become proficient in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision Demonstrates proficient time management skills Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security. Additional languages preferred Education High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or equivalent, preferred Licenses/Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer Blood Glucose Monitoring Training Program certification required within 90 days of hire or transfer

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Responsibilities

The Nurse Aide provides basic nursing care to non-acutely ill patients and assists in maintaining a safe and clean environment under the supervision of a registered nurse. Responsibilities include measuring vital signs, assisting with patient admissions and discharges, and providing general nursing assistant care.