Nursing Care Unit Assistant

Job Description

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Nursing Management, assists the Nursing Team in provision of a safe and clean environment and overall positive patient experience.

Job Responsibility

Administers nursing care to assigned patients under direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). * Provides hygienic care to assigned patients and assists with activities of daily living. * Reports observations and unusual conditions of patients to RN, e.g. alteration in comfort, skin integrity, alterations in breathing pattern, etc. * Communicates routine information to RN periodically during shift; e.g., intake and output. * Prepares patients for meals and helps feed them, as assigned * Provides constant observation over patients requiring increased security to prevent harmful behavior. * Carefully assists patients to wheelchair or stretcher. * Transports patients, via wheelchairs or stretchers, or accompanies patients as required. * Toilets patients as necessary * Bathes or assists patient to bathe, provides oral hygiene. * Follows infection control and patient safety policies and procedures. * Obtains specimens, such as urine, stool and sputum 2. Maintains patient care unit in a neat and orderly condition. * Maintains a safe and clean environment in assigned areas. * Washes equipment and ensures work areas are clean. * Cleans, changes and makes beds/stretchers * Replenishes supplies as necessary. * Prepares rooms for new admissions and transfers. 3. Functions effectively within the organizational structure. * Reports to Head Nurse or designee and accepts assignments as given. * Participates as an integral part of the nursing team in assuming additional duties and responsibilities. * Maintains competence by attending in-service education programs. 4. Performs related duties, as required

Job Qualification

High School Diploma or equivalent, required. * Patient care or Housekeeping experience, preferred * Ability to communicate effectively.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).