Nurse Assistant

Job Highlights

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Responsibilities

• Assists with the maintenance of unit supplies to ensure the smooth function of the unit.
• Collects data on assigned patients as directed by Registered Nurse (RN) and ensures accurate documentation.
• Demonstrates competency in selected psychomotor skills including measurement of vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, and measuring and recording intake and output.
• Performs or assists patients with the activities of daily living.
• Prepares patients for transportation and/or transport.
• Completes the unit specific HCT Safety Checklist at the beginning of each shift.
• Receives delegated responsibilities from RN each shift and maintains close communication during shift regarding completion of tasks/responsibilities.
• Completes and documents basic patient care independently including baths, vital signs, accuchecks and meal trays.
• Maintains patient safety as the highest priority level ensuring safety measure compliance such as fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions and patient ambulation safety.
• Maintains a positive attitude at all times on unit that promotes a healthy work environment and a healing patient environment.
• Keeps a diligent focus on prompt answering of patient call lights to ensure effective triage and completion of patient requests/medical needs.

About CARLE

Carle Health is a healthcare organization operating in Illinois, offering a wide range of services including clinical care, health insurance, research, and academics. They have a team of nearly 16,500 members providing high-quality care through eight hospitals, physician group practices, health insurance plans, and medical education institutions, with a focus on innovation, diversity, and community impact.