NURSING ASSISTANT - 6 MAIN

Description

Full Time 36 hours per week, Straight Night Shift Hours: 6p-6:30a

Assists in the safe care of the patient on the 6 Main unit as directed. Assists in maintaining safe and efficient unit operations and utilizes excellent customer service skills. Permitted to change patient from portable O2 to wall O2.EducationMinimum:High School Diploma or equivalentPreferred:Current enrollment or completion of a nursing assistant training programRegistration/Certification/Licensure:Healthcare Provider CPRExperienceMinimum:N/APreferred:Previous experience working as a nursing assistant in an acute care facilityOther Requirements:Comprehensive Crisis Management per policy. Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle single dose medications to includeprescription and non-prescription medications. Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle sharps, such as needles, suture kits,lancets, syringes, etc.Status:Non-ExemptPhysical Requirements:The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:Occasional:(0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)Frequent:(1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr)NOTE: An asterisk () indicates that the item is an essential function.Non-Material HandlingStanding- Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - FREQUENTWalking*- Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - CONSTANTSitting*- Body remains in a seated position - OCCASIONALFirst NamexxxxxMiddle NamexxxxxLast NamexxxxxPosition Code10.3260000.0000.605Position NameNURSING ASSISTANTDepartment NameBMH 6 MFacility NameButler Memorial HospitalEmployee NumberxxxxxStooping*- To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - FREQUENTBending*- To flex the upper body forward - FREQUENTTwisting*- To rotate the upper body forward - FREQUENTClimbing*- To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - OCCASIONALLadders*- To ascend and descend ladders - N/AStairs*- To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONALKneeling*- To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - OCCASIONALSquatting*- To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONALCrouching*- To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - OCCASIONALCrawling*- To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - OCCASIONALReaching Horizontal*- To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - OCCASIONALReaching Overhead*- To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - FREQUENTGrasping*- Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - FREQUENTFinger Manipulation*- To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - CONSTANTSeeing*- Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANTHearing*- Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANTRepetitive Upper Extremity Use*- Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - CONSTANTRepetitive Lower Extremity Use*- Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - N/AMaterial HandlingPushing *- To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away from theperson.FREQUENT20# - 50#Pulling *- To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towards theperson.OCCASIONAL20# - 50#Lift *- Floor to WaistOCCASIONAL20# - 50#Lift *- Waist to shoulderFREQUENTUp to 20#Lift *- Shoulder to overheadFREQUENTUp to 20#Carrying *- To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)FREQUENTUp to 20#Environmental FactorsWorking alone- N/AWorking in cramped quarters- OCCASIONALConstant interruptions *- FREQUENTWorking with hands in water *- FREQUENTUse of power tools- N/AWorking on ladders/scaffolding- N/AExposure to vibration- N/AExposure to dust- N/AExposure to noise (constant)- OCCASIONALExposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc)- N/AExposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing- N/AExposure to slippery walking surfaces- N/AExposure to solvents, grease, oils- N/AExposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift)- N/AWorking with bloodborne pathogens - OCCASIONALCardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical DemandPhysicalDemandMetLevelExamples of similar activity intensitySedentary toLight0 - 3.5Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work.Medium3.6 - 6.3House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-playwith children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf(carrying clubs).Heavy to VeryHeavy> 6.4Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailinghay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.As relates to this position:Sedentary to Light - FREQUENTMedium - OCCASIONALHeavy to Very Heavy - N/A

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