Nursing Assistant - Mother/Baby

Description

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Summary:

• Provides patient care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Adheres to Nursing Policies and Procedures and Organizational Goals and Objectives.
• Performs duties that support the operation of the nursing unit.

Responsibilities:

• Empties bedpans, urinals, commodes, and assists patient to the bathroom.
• Applies chest leads for patients on remote telemetry monitoring, and performs basic troubleshooting, such as replacing loose or missing electrodes.
• Documents patient care in an accurate, professional and timely manner using Soarian and paper documentation forms according to policy and procedure.
• Provides 1:1 patient supervision in “Sitter” role for patient safety and suicide precautions.
• Demonstrates verbal and writing skills that are appropriate for healthcare communication.
• Communicates support of organizational values and strategies.
• Uses appropriate resources for patients with special needs such as language barriers, sensory problems, altered cognition, cultural and religious needs.
• Informs RN when leaving the unit for any reason.
• Role Development
• Maintains equipment in working order. Uses equipment appropriately, follows Department policies for equipment and supply use, cleaning and maintenance.
• Communicates patient and unit information to the RN and interdisciplinary care team in a timely manner.
• Departmental Support
• Uses standard precautions and uses personal protective equipment.
• Interacts with the patient in a manner that preserves patient dignity, privacy, and meets psychosocial needs of the patient.
• Responds to patient call lights in a timely manner.
• Reinforces information to patients and family such as safety precautions for falls prevention, visiting hours, etc.
• Changes incontinent patients promptly and provides appropriate skin care.
• Adheres to the Department of Nursing Dress Code.
• Collects and labels urine, stool, and sputum specimens as directed.
• Supports the following organizational programs: Magnet®, Hospital of Distinction, Joint Commission Disease Specific Certification, and Nursing Councils. Performs job duties in accordance with these standards.
• Introduces self to patient and explains procedures to patient and family.
• Performs procedures within the scope of the Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Transports patients via wheelchair or stretcher using safety measures appropriate for patient and vehicle.
• Attends staff meetings on a regular basis.
• Accepts assignments and performs as a team member.
• Obtains vital signs and weights, and records.
• Prioritizes and organizes work effectively within assigned shift.
• Positions patients correctly, align and support torso and limbs as directed and per patient comfort.
• Informs the RN when experiencing difficulty completing an assignment.
• Patient Care Responsibilities
• Bathes patients and provides assistance with hygiene. (Includes baths, mouth care, shaves males, combs hair, and washes patient’s hair as requested.)
• Maintains attendance/lateness standards in accordance with Hospital policy.
• Adheres to unit programs to support patient care such as maintaining a quiet environment, hourly patient rounds, customer service, etc.
• Assists patients with meals, feeds patients as needed.
• Accepts constructive feedback about performance or behaviors and shows evidence of change.
• Develops own knowledge via practice, observation, and attending continuing education programs.
• Uses proper body mechanics when transferring patient during ambulation and bed – chair transfers.
• Changes bed linens for occupied and unoccupied beds.
• Performs assigned duties to maintain unit in a state of survey readiness and maintain quality initiatives. For example, quality control measures, emergency equipment checks, nutrition area cleanliness, etc.
• Makes hourly rounds for patient safety and customer service.
• Communication
• Provides fresh water at bedside as appropriate.
• Inventories patient belongings at admission, transfer and discharge.
• Attends assigned committee meetings and contributes to the committees.
• Keeps patient care area and work environment neat and organized.
• Uses resources and references for reviewing policies and procedures, information needed to complete job duties.
• Integrates principles of infection control & infection prevention into practice.
• Receives report and clarifies information as needed.
• Promotes innovation and creativity in the practice environment.
• Seeks help from RN when needed.
• Measures and records intake and output.
• Performs assigned duties such as unit errands, stocking supplies, returning equipment to Central Supply, answering unit phone, etc.
• Documentation
• Distributes nourishments as scheduled.
• Department of Nursing and Organization Support
• Provides age appropriate care for the patient population served. For example, gives consideration to growth & developmental phase of life, to age related factors such as thermal regulation, nutrition, safety and functional needs of the patient.
• Promotes best practice by demonstrating a commitment to quality patient care.
• Serves as a preceptor and mentor for new employees.

Credentials:

• Certified Nurse Aid
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• 44504
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• 0-1 years Training and/or experience at an acute care or skilled nursing facility or student nurse with hospital based clinical experience
• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.
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We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.