Ouptatient Nursing Assistant - Wound Care

AnMed Health

Anderson, SC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Clinical Assessment, Conferences, Infection Control, Lift/Move 35 Pounds, Nursing, Nursing Management, Patient Assessment, Personal Care, Privacy Controls, Skin Care, Telephone Skills, Wound Care
LOCATION
Anderson, SC
POSTED
30+ days ago

Located in the heart of Anderson, South Carolina, AnMed is a dynamic, not-for-profit health system dedicated to delivering exceptional care with compassion, innovation, and integrity. At AnMed, our mission is simple yet powerful: To provide exceptional and compassionate care to all we serve.

AnMed has been named one of the Best Employers in South Carolina by Forbes, reflecting our commitment to a supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven workplace. Whether youre just starting your career or looking to grow in a new direction, youll find opportunities to thrive, lead, and make a meaningful impact here.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides personal care such as bathing, skin care, turning and positioning, and toileting needs. • Assists patients with meals, ambulation, and other activities of daily living (ADLs). • Obtains and documents vital signs and reports abnormal results to the patients nurse. • Measures and records intake, output, height, and weight. • Participates in hourly rounds on patients, assessing pain, positioning, potty (toileting needs), placement of personal items and call light within reach, and VTE prophylaxis in place. • Responds promptly to patient needs. • Maintains a safe, therapeutic environment by minimizing noise, protecting patient privacy, keeping patient rooms free of obstructions, and reporting damaged equipment. • Follows fall-prevention protocols and uses Safe Patient Handling equipment as required, lifting no more than 35 pounds unassisted. • Immediately reports adverse patient reactions to the nurse and intervenes when unsafe, illegal, or unauthorized care is observed. • Adheres to universal precautions, including hand hygiene and required infection control or isolation measures.

Actively Participates in Professional Development:

• Communicates learning needs to the nurse or nurse manager. • Completes at least 9 hours of continuing education annually, in addition to mandatory education. • Attends a minimum of 75% of unit conferences annually. • Assists with front desk functions, including scheduling support, answering phones, and patient check-in/check-out. • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent Previous experience (Preferred) *RN students may be eligible to be considered for Student Nurse Technician opportunities. Students must be able to provide a copy of their college transcript showing successful completion of class requirements.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance • Wellness Offerings • Compensation, Retirement • Financial Planning • Free Financial Counseling • Work-Life Balance • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Professional Development

For more information, please visit: anmed.org/careers/benefits *Varied benefits packages are available to employees in positions with a 0.6 FTE or higher

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AnMed Health