Restorative Nursing Aide

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Key Responsibilities

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Requirements Summary

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. High School Diploma or equivalent. 2.

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About the Role

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Provides direct patient care under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse, Conducts restorative nursing/maintenance programs asoutlined by staff physical and/or occupational therapists. Identifies and meets the patient's needs in compliance with hospital policies and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High School Diploma or equivalent.

2. Successful completion of a qualified nurse’s aide program; or actively enrolled in a RN or LPN program having successfully completed a fundamentals of nursing course.

3. Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 30 days of hire date.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Certification as a nurse’s aide.

1. Prior experience as a restorative nursing aide.

2. Prior patient care experience in an acute care hospital and/or post-acute (skilled nursing, rehab hospital, or home health) setting

3. Phlebotomy experience

4. Glucometer use

Responsibilities

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1. Able to take and read manual blood pressure.

2. Able to critically think

3. Able to assist patients using proper technique for transfers, gait, and basic ROM/functional excercises.

4. Able to perform basic computer skills

5. Able to take direction.

6. Able to communicate effectively verbally and written with nurses and therapists.

7. Able to self-initiate work in a fast-paced environment

8. Able to accurately attain and report vital signs

9. Able to identify basic signs of distress and report to nursing.

10. Able to properly fit and apply ambulation/mobility devices, splints, slings, and orthoses/prostheses.

11. Able and willing to complete on the job training, in-service education, and be able to carry out specific job duties under the supervision of a registered nurse.

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United States of America (Non-Exempt)

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