Nursing Assistant - PCU

• →Under direction of the RN or LPN reinforces educational needs to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients who present with readiness to learn.
• →Assists with dietary trays and feeds patients when indicated.
• →Turns, repositions, and assists in ambulation of patients as ordered using proper body mechanics.
• →Keeps accurate records of daily patient activities and records the information as necessary.
• →Performs post-mortem care on patients following nursing procedures.
• →Knowledgeable in the growth and developmental needs of the middle adolescent through the geriatric patient.
• →Takes and records vital signs accurately.
• →The employee exhibits the ability to accurately assess and adjust interventions based upon patient age.
• →Assists with dietary needs monitoring patient intake when necessary through I&O or titration of fluids.
• →Reports and/or records any changes observed in condition or behavior of patient.

• Work requires the ability to read well enough to follow specific and detailed nursing procedures, the ability to write legibly, use good English grammar, spell accurately and communicate effectively with a variety of people.  This level of education is normally acquired through completion of a high school education.
• Completion of a certified nursing assistant program or previous experience.
• Three to twelve months as a nursing assistant is preferred.

The above statements are intended to describe the functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job.  They are not intended as an exhaustive list.

- Full-Time - 7P-7:30A - Works three, 12 hour shifts per week - Works every 4th weekend - Holiday rotation