Nursing Assistant - Infusion Center

Overview

Provides direct, hands-on patient support across nursing units under the supervision of licensed staff. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, promoting safe ambulation and transport using appropriate equipment, accurately documenting care and treatments, monitoring patient safety and condition, and promptly communicating observations and changes to the care team.

Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

• Assists patients with ADLs according to hospital procedures
• Reports all abnormal findings and changes in patient condition to Registered Nurse in charge of patient
• Assists with ambulation of patients and uses assist devices as appropriate to protect patient and staff member
• Follows all established infection control policies and recognizes role in providing safety to the patient
• Maintains a safe, clean environment and restocks rooms
• Obtains EKG, transfers patients to other areas of the hospital, and inserts urinary catheters under the direction of the Registered Nurse
• Completes cleaning and general housekeeping of rooms between patients
• Assists with access, transport and storage of medications, but does not administer medications
• Uses Patient/Family Centered approach in care and communicates effectively with team members, physicians, ancillary staff and customers
• Performs all duties included with job competencies

Documentation

• Documents vital signs, weights, activity, intake and outputs, and ADL care given to patient in the electronic health record
• Records observations and care provided in alignment with unit competencies
• Ensures entries are timely, accurate and complete

Clerical/Customer Service Support

• Answers phone and call light with proper phone etiquette and sensitivity to the needs of the caller
• Greets internal and external customers
• Organizes nurses' station and assists with ordering office or other supplies as needed
• Assists with data collection and promptly contacts staff for patient care needs
• Assists physicians as needed

Qualifications

Education: High school graduate or equivalent (GED); or actively enrolled in high school or equivalent program with a CNA certificate required.

Experience: Previous experience in a hospital or nursing home preferred.

License/Certifications: CNA certification required if actively enrolled in high school or equivalent program. BLS within 90 days of hire required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Maintains effective interpersonal relationships and communicates effectively (verbal, non-verbal, and written) with a wide variety of individuals; accurately documents information. Patient Handling and Equipment Use: Moves and lifts patients and uses appropriate, usual and customary equipment to perform essential functions. Technology Proficiency: Basic computer knowledge; able to type required.