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Nursing Assistant, Complex Patient Unit (PRN, Variable shifts)

Part-time

Prisma Health

Laurens, SCPart-timeNo compensation foundPosted 2w agoChecked 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Laurens, SC
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Prisma Health is hiring a Nursing Assistant, Complex Patient Unit (PRN, Variable shifts). Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, the Nursing Assistant collects patient data, performs basic nursing procedures, assists with treatments, documents in the EMR, helps with activities of daily living, vital signs, specimen collection, and maintains cleanliness.

Key focus areas include Collect patient data and document status under RN direction, Perform basic nursing procedures and assist with treatments, and Assist patients with activities of daily living and hygiene.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Qualifications

Completion of Nursing Assistant Program

Full job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Under the direction of a Registered Nurse assumes responsibility for the collection of data related to patient status. Performance of basic nursing procedures. On-going collection and documentation of patient data. Assistance with treatments and procedures. Assistance with maintenance of patient care equipment.

Essential Functions

  • All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

  • Assists patients with activities of daily living and hygiene. Turns and repositions patients alone or with assistance. May transport patients and assist with walking. Assisting adult/pediatric patients with toileting needs in relation to their age including emptying established colostomy bags and urinary catheter removal. Assists with fall prevention interventions and patient restraints as delegated. Removing and reapplying anti-emboli hose or compression devices.

  • Assists with admission of patients to the unit by preparing room, greeting, and orienting patient and/or family to the unit (bed, call light, phone, TV).

  • Takes and records vital signs and with repeating questionable values.

  • Prepares patients for meals and assisting in feeding and providing snacks and supplements.

  • Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens. Delivers specimens to appropriate department as requested.

  • Completes documentation in EMR in accurate and timely manner.

  • Maintains cleanliness and order of hospital room, utility room, diet kitchen, hallways, and alcoves. Disposes of excess linen and keeps linen emptied.

  • Performs point of care testing as trained and delegated by RN. Reports lab values to RN.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

  • Education - Completion of a nursing assistant program preferred.

  • Experience - No previous experience required.

In Lieu Of

N/A

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

N/A

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

N/A

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Laurens County Medical Campus

Facility

1062 Laurens County Hospital

Department

10626120 Complex Patient Unit

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