Swing Bed - Nurse Aide bei Reeves County Hospital District

Description

Primary function is to provide healthcare and related services to the patient in their place of residence; assist in providing a safe and clean environment, work cooperatively with patient and family and share observations and problems with the supervisor. Works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

Requirements

• Education: High School graduate or equivalent.
• Personal Job-Related Skills: Ability to read and write, effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to comprehend and follow verbal or written instructions.
• Licensure, Registry or Certification: BCLS certification preferred.
• Prior Work Experience: One year experience in a medical setting preferred.
• Technical Training: Nursing Assistant course desirable or documented prior experience.
• Physical and Mental Requirements: Duties of the position require extended periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Occasional heavy lifting when moving or supporting patients who may suddenly become weak or helpless.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

A. Assures that each patient receives quality care.

1. Performs personal care according to requirements of the 

patient including bating, perineal care, shaving,

grooming hair, mouth care as condition of patient

warrants and as directed, feeding patient and collecting specimens. 

2. Keeps room neat, tidy, and free from unnecessary supplies

at all times, patient dry, clean, comfortable, and free of 

secretions, answers call lights, and responds to patient’s

needs in a prompt manner. 

3. Performs procedures, using proper body mechanics, designed

to prevent physical deterioration of the patient including

positioning patient and giving skin care as directed,

getting patient out of bed or ambulating as directed, working

gently and handling patients with special conditions in

the specified manner, and performing catheter care as directed. 

4. Distributes water to all patients at least once per shift. 

5. Makes patient rounds every hour or more frequently if assigned. 

6. Ensures patient safety. 

7. Provides care appropriate for the neonate and the pediatric,

adolescent, and geriatric patients served based on demonstrated

knowledge of the principles of growth and development over 

the life span. 

8. Assesses and interprets data on neonate and the pediatric, 

adolescent, and geriatric patients’ status to identify patients’

requirements relative to their age-specific needs and

provides care needed as stipulated in departmental policy. 

B. Provides respect due to each patient, family, and co-workers.

1. Avoids unnecessary exposure during care. 

2. Speaks politely to and considers preferences of patients.  

3. Includes patients in decision making. 

4. Introduces self and states why there. 

5. Refrains from engaging in casual conversations with co-workers

in open areas in view of patients and visitors. 

C. Participates in the patient care management.

1. Reports important facts or observations to LVN/RN  and/or supervisor. 

2. Attends change of shift report and makes notes of facts that

are important to nursing care.  

3. Assists in the transportation of patients. 

4. Seeks clarification regarding assignments. 

D. Functions proficiently in unit nursing modalities. 

E. Maintains accurate and timely records according to hospital policy

and procedures.

1. Measures and documents vital signs, intake and output,

height and weight, and appropriate portion of admission

history as directed.