Nursing Assistant

Part-time Nursing Float Pool position at Aurora Medical Center Grafton, providing daily patient care under the direction of an RN. Flexible schedule with holiday and weekend requirements. Hours per week: 20. Benefits eligible: Yes.

Responsibilities

Assists RN with daily care of patients including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, activity orders and ambulation; Measures and documents blood pressures, TPRs (Temperature, Pulse, Respiration), I & O (Intake and Output), daily weights, and other patient data as requested; Documents accurately in Electronic Medical Record (EMR); Performs purposeful rounding under direction of RN and promptly communicates observations, concerns, and needs of patient/family to RN; Participates in admission, transfer and discharge process under supervision of RN; Ensures patient call light is always in reach of patient and answers call-lights promptly; Collects urine, stool, and sputum specimens and performs point-of-care testing as indicated; Completes various errands including pick-up and delivery of trays, charts, specimens, and reports; Maintains and orders stock for nursing area; Cleans equipment and work areas; Performs patient positioning and transporting duties; Performs tasks related to nutritional needs and skin integrity of patient under direction of RN; Ensures special patient supplies and appliances are provided and maintained; Under direction of RN, may remove IVs, provide post mortem care, and perform bladder scans; Practices infection prevention policies, including hand hygiene, sterile and aseptic procedures, and proper disposal of contaminated materials

Requirements

High School Graduate, or GED or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED); Nurse Aide in good standing with the State Registry in which the team member practices; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), to be obtained within 45 days; Basic computer skills; Excellent oral and written communication; Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities; Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift; Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist, lift up to 20 lbs. over the head, and carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance; Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present; Must have functional vision and hearing

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance