Med Surg Nursing Assistant - Full Time - Day Shift - Gaylord, MI

Munson Healthcare Otsego Memor Gaylord, Michigan Medical Surgical Day shift

Requisition #: 61172
Total hours worked per week: 36

Description

Nursing Assistant
Job Code: 740

  

  

 

Job Summary

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Nursing Assistant provides support to the patient by assisting with basic care for daily living including bathroom assistance, bathing, maintaining hygiene, changing bedding, turning and repositioning, assisting in ambulation, serving and assisting with meals, and obtaining vital signs.

  

 

Education and Experience

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE    Min/Preferred  Education Level  and/or  Years of Experience  Comments  Preferred  High School or GED

CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, REGISTRATION    Min/Preferred  Certification, Licensure, Registration  Comments  Minimum  CPR Certification in Adult Maneuvers  Obtain/Maintain (child and infant may be required by some departments)

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Key Competencies and Skills

Concise, legible handwriting or printing.   Computer knowledge preferred.  Human relations and interpersonal relationship skills required.   Effective verbal communication skills.  Exercise courtesy, pleasantness, and tact in dealing with others in normal working contacts.   Able to present a good hospital image to the public.  Aptitude and willingness to engage in all aspects of patient care.\  Ability to take direction and work together as a member of a team.

  

 

Essential Duties

Participates in fire and other disaster plans as directed.  Work subject to frequent interruptions and multitasking.  Adheres to HIPAA guidelines and Hospital Policy  Independently performs and documents duties as assigned under the direction of the Registered Nurse  Reports observations of a patient to a Registered Nurse.  Promotes personal and patient safety.  li > ol > li",201340122,"2",134233614,"true",469778129,"olliolli",335572020,"1",469778324,"Normal"]}" style="-webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; user-select: text;">Acknowledges that safety is a self-responsibility.  Knows the physical requirements of the job and works within those guidelines.  Performs job duties safely at all times, utilizing learned body mechanics and transferring/lifting techniques.  Wears correct personal protective equipment when appropriate.  Plans actions to promote safety.  Reports any unsafe situation/equipment according to system procedure.  Adheres to infection-control policies and protocols  Completes the required competencies and training.  Encouraged to attend unit staff meetings, in-service programs, workshops, and seminars to maintain current knowledge in clinical practice and patient safety.  Adheres to hospital policy and procedures  Assists with patient transport within the hospital  Completes tasks in a timely manner.  Offers assistance to others when time is available.  Declutters room and stocks required patient care material per unit guidelines.  Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned  Accepts reassignment as needed to provide necessary care for all patients.