Nursing Assistant - No Experience Required

Job Details: The Nursing Assistant carries out all assignments given by the Registered Nurse, is accountable for all patient care given during a shift, is responsible for adhering to all standards of nursing care and for promoting teamwork among co-workers. Responsibilities: * Assist patients with all aspects of personal hygiene (bathing, shaving, oral care, giving and removing bedpan or urinal, etc.) * Ensures patient's dietary needs are met Assist with serving trays, assists with completion of menus, provides snacks as needed and provides fluids. * Provides a safe and comfortable environment. * Obtains specimens as needed by MD, per Charge nurse instructions. * Takes vital signs accurately at prescribed times. * Turns and positions patients. * Accurate documentation of intake and output. * Responsible for the following treatments: * finger stick glucometer * hot and cold compresses * simple dressing * perineal care * post mortem care * weights * Adheres to infection control standards. * Monitors IV's in conjunction with co-assigned nurse and Charge nurse. * Reports any changes in patient's condition promptly to charge nurse. * Documentation of care in patient record, i.e. flow sheet. * Utilizes good communication skills, answers the phone in a professional manner. * Assist in Quality improvement program. * Other duties as assigned. Experience: * No experience required Education: * High School or equivalent preferred. Licenses/Certifications: * BLS Certification â€'â€'â€'â€'â€'â€'â€' About Us: Margaretville Hospital Margaretville Hospital, in Margaretville, NY, is home to Delaware County's most advanced critical-care access hospital. This 15-bed facility cares for more than 240 inpatients annually while performing 14,000 outpatient procedures each year. Margaretville Hospital was named one of the top 100 critical-access hospitals in the nation by the National Rural Health Association. It provides emergency care, ambulatory care services, laboratory testing, medical imaging, physical and occupational therapy, swing-bed rehabilitation programs, respite care, and board-certified specialist and wellness education. Benefits: We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes: * Health Insurance * Dental * Vision * Retirement Savings Plan * Flexible Savings Account * Paid Time Off * Holidays * Tuition Reimbursement