Nursing Assistant - $1,500. Sign on Bonus!

Nursing Assistant - $1,500. Sign on BonusClick Here to Apply OnlineJob DescriptionLocation: Saint Anne's HospitalPosted Date: 9/5/2024Job Type: Part Time Benefit EligibleDepartment: 0201.40530 SAH TelemetryAt Saint Anne's Hospital, we are committed to improving the health of our communities by delivering exceptional, personalized health care with dignity, compassion and respect. Our continued focus on the patient experience informs our caregivers in how to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient and family preferences, needs and values.We dedicate ourselves in the communities we serve to delivering affordable health care to all and being responsible partners. No matter what your role, you are a specialist in the making every patient and family feel right at home, every co-worker a key to our success, and every referring practice, a team of prized support of this, we commit ourselves to the following values:CompassionAccountabilityRespectExcellenceStewardshipIf you are seeking a fast-paced, challenging position in an organization committed to achieving and maintaining a standard of excellence in all we do, our organization may be a good fit for you Nursing Assistant Job SummaryThe Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing direct patient care under the direction of a RN/ Clinical Leader. Duties include but are not limited to vital signs, transferring of patients, make occupied and unoccupied beds, measuring of intake and output, and other related duties as assigned. Trained, responsible individual who functions in a complementary or assistive role to a qualified licensed nurse in providing direct patient care or carrying out common nursing assistant functions for which he/ she has documented competencies for proper performance of the task. Assists with activities to assist the patient in meeting basic human needs including but not limited to nutrition, hydration, mobility, comfort, elimination, socialization, rest, and hygiene. Collects, reports and documents simple data. Essential FunctionsAssists patients in and out of chair, bed wheelchair, stretcher, etc.Makes bed, both occupied and unoccupied; changes linen as necessaryAssists with treatments as appropriate within scope of responsibility.Assists with meals and nourishment including water and fluids; feeds patients as itiates or performs CPR in an emergency situationPerforms indwelling catheter care, applies Texas cathetersObserves, reports, measures and records urinary output, feces and emesisApplies ice bags and collars, warm or cold unsterile compressesTakes and records weights, temperatures, pulse respirations and blood pressureGives appropriate enemasCollects specimens and records informationAssists with admission, discharge and transfer of patientsPerforms skin care including Incontinence and Decubitus after assessment and as directed by RNObserves patients on 1:1 or close observation statusApplies protective and therapeutic devicesAssists with placement of BlanketrolAssists with post mortem careReports any untoward or unusual occurrences to nurseAfter completion of restraint education and under the direction of RN, may apply and/or assist in restraining patient's safety at all times.Reports faulty equipment immediately and in accordance with Hospital Policy.Reports unsafe conditions and/or incidents as they occur.Maintains patient's rooms in an neat and orderly manner with a clear walk-in areaSafely transports patients via wheelchair or stretcher.Attach patients to cardiac monitors (in Tele, ICU or ED only).Carries out Body Substance Isolation in all patient care to protect self and others.Give complete bath/partial bed baths, assists the patient to bath or shower, gives tepid sponge baths, assists the patient with Sitz care of patient's teeth, dentures, nails, feet and shaves patientStores hearing aides, dentures and eyeglasses and other valuables safely and in accordance with Hospital Valuables Policy Minimum Education Requirements: High school Diploma or GED Minimum Work Experience: 6 months of experience in a hospital, long-term care or rehabilitation setting preferred. Other skills and abilities: Customer serviceEquipment/Software/Certification: Current MA CNA certification and BLS required Additional InformationEqual Opportunity EmployerSaint Anne's Hospital is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Steward Health Care does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.Application InstructionsPlease click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you