Nursing Assistant

The Nurse Aide is responsible for performing basic nursing procedures in assisting in the care of patients.

• →Provides personal care services including bathing, shampooing, shaving, back care, positioning patients, making beds, preparing patients for meals, feeding patients, and distributing ice water.
• →Responds promptly to patient call lights and signal systems to determine and meet patient needs.
• →Collects specimens including urine, stool, sputum, and other specimens as directed.
• →Measures, records, and reports patient intake and output accurately.
• →Obtains, records, and reports vital signs and other pertinent patient information in accordance with hospital policy.
• →Assists with feeding patients, provides nutritional supplements between meals, supplies fresh drinking water, and encourages fluid intake as indicated.
• →Assists patients with ambulation and transportation utilizing wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds.
• →Administers enemas, douches, and inserts rectal tubes as directed and documents procedures appropriately.
• →Applies ace bandages, elastic stockings, hot water bottles, ice bags, heating pads, and humidifiers as directed.
• →Provides care for Foley catheters and nasogastric (Levine) tubes under the direction of nursing staff.
• →Applies condom catheters, scrotal supports, non-sterile compresses, and binders as directed.
• →Provides post-mortem care and assists with transportation of deceased patients to the morgue.
• →Applies restraints and side rails in accordance with policy to promote patient safety.
• →Observes isolation precautions and provides direct patient care to patients requiring isolation.
• →Assists with colostomy care.
• →Sets up orthopedic appliances and equipment as directed.
• →Delivers messages, runs errands, and answers telephones as needed.
• →Maintains a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• →Identifies and reports safety hazards and completes incident reports when required.
• →Prepares patients for surgery, radiology procedures, and other diagnostic and therapeutic treatments.
• →Assists with patient examinations and treatments by providing equipment and supplies, adjusting lighting, and preparing treatment areas.
• →Cleans, organizes, and restocks patient care areas, supplies, and equipment.
• →Assists with orienting new patients to their surroundings and hospital environment.
• →Assists in maintaining a clean, sanitary, and safe environment throughout nursing and service areas.
• →Participates in team conferences, staff meetings, and in-service education programs.
• →Assists other hospital personnel as needed in the transport and care of patients.
• →Assists with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• →Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Successful completion of a hospital-approved Nursing Aide Training Program required.

• Three (3) months of on-the-job training required to attain proficiency in the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

• Additional training and certification may be required for specific patient care areas.
• State-approved competency listing may be required for employment in Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) settings, as applicable.

• Knowledge of basic patient care procedures and nursing aide responsibilities.
• Ability to provide quality patient care under the direction of licensed nursing personnel.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Ability to recognize and report changes in patient condition.
• Knowledge of infection prevention, patient safety, and confidentiality standards.
• Ability to perform assigned duties with compassion, professionalism, and attention to detail.