Nursing Assistant, 3 South Complex Pt Unit (Full-Time, Day) at Prisma Health

Laurens, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient care, Vital signs monitoring, Patient hygiene, Fall prevention, Electronic medical records, Specimen collection, Point of care testing, Patient transport, Catheter care, Communication, Documentation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

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. Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. 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. 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). Takes and records vital signs and with repeating questionable values. Prepares patients for meals and assisting in feeding and providing snacks and supplements. Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens. Delivers specimens to appropriate department as requested. Completes documentation in EMR in accurate and timely manner. Maintains cleanliness and order of hospital room, utility room, diet kitchen, hallways, and alcoves. Disposes of excess linen and keeps linen emptied. Performs point of care testing as trained and delegated by RN. Reports lab values to RN. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive. Minimum Requirements Education - Completion of a nursing assistant program preferred. Experience - No previous experience required. In Lieu Of N/A Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses N/A Knowledge, Skills and Abilities N/A Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location Laurens County Medical Campus Facility 1062 Laurens County Hospital Department 10626120 Complex Patient Unit Share 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. Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. Our 32,000 team members are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of you and your family. Our promise is to: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Responsibilities

The Nursing Assistant is responsible for collecting patient data, performing basic nursing procedures, and assisting patients with activities of daily living. They also maintain patient care equipment and ensure the cleanliness of hospital rooms and utility areas.