Assists patients with activities of daily living, 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.
Provides basic nursing care that includes actions that meet psychosocial needs and communication needs within the nursing assistant's scope of practice.
Ensures that patient's needs are met at mealtimes and that patients receive their meals in a timely manner.
Documents appropriate intake of meals.
Documents appropriate intake and output of patients.
Ensures that patient daily hygiene needs are met, i.e. bathing, brushing teeth, changing of bed linen, etc.
Performs basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient's age.
Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain or vital signs or intake and output are less than or greater then acceptable ranges.
Documents patient's vital signs appropriately in the patient’s chart.
Demonstrates ability to communicate to the RN any observed changes in patient status and responses. Maintains awareness of the needs of the pediatric, geriatric and general patient population.
Demonstrates ability to assist with feeding patients and maintaining fluid balance with technique appropriate for patient's age and physical condition.
Provides explanation to patient and family prior to administering care to patient; answers questions within scope of practice.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to nurse, co-workers and physicians.
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety.
Demonstrates an ability to empty Foley catheters, Jackson-Pratt (JP) drains, etc. and appropriately documents their evacuated volumes and inform nurse of volumes at least every 4 hours or more often if needed.
Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient family in the formation of the plan of care.
Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
Coordinates and performs patient care under the direct supervision of an RN or LPN.
Demonstrates use of universal precautions at all times.
Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat, clean and within facility standards.
Completes annual education requirement.
Maintains patient confidentially at all times.
Reports to work on time when scheduled and completes work within designated times.
Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
Actively participates in performance improvement and quality improvement activities.
Completes in-services and returns in a timely manner.
