Nurse Assistant

Job Summary:

Implements patient care activities under the direction of the registered nurse.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Obtains, records, and reports vital signs on patients as directed.
• Documents data collected per standards.
• Collects and reports data to RN for development of plans for meeting patient/family needs.
• Implements and documents safe, therapeutic, and efficient care as directed by RN.
• Supports appropriate priorities for patient care.
• Anticipates need for emotional support.
• Supports the psychological, social, spiritual, and cultural needs of the patient and family.
• Takes preventative measures in giving patient care: Protects skin and mucous membranes. Protects patients from falls or other contact injuries. Uses positioning and/or exercise to prevent injury or the complications of immobility. Removes/reports environmental hazards in the patient care area. Implements interventions appropriate to specific age groups and developmental status of patients.
• Encourages patient/family to participate in treatments as directed.
• Provides transport to and from nursing units.
• Observes, records, and reports patient/family response to nursing care.
• Maintains call light within patients reach and uses designated communication mechanism for patients with impaired hearing, speaking skills, or language barriers.

Grade 160