Provides quality patient care to the medical/surgical and pediatric patients under the direction of a registered nurse.
Responsibilities
Provides quality patient care to the medical/surgical and pediatric patients under the direction of a registered nurse
Indicates the appropriate physical requirements of this job in the course of a shift
Exhibits courteous and cooperative behavior towards patients, families, visitors, volunteers, students, peers, and providers
Accepts responsibility for own actions, behaviors and decisions
Reports to work promptly at the beginning of the work shift and prepares to begin work
Completes work assignment and departs timely
Assists with admitting, discharging and transferring of patients
Assists with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting patients in and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc
Assists patients in ambulating with or without self-help devices, as instructed
Assists in preparing patients for surgery and diagnostic tests
Assists patients with dressing/undressing, daily dental/mouth care, bowel/bladder functions, hair/nail care, and daily bath/skin care as directed
Prepares patients for meals (i.e., wash hands, raise head of bed, position and clean tables, place protective coverings when needed)
Benefits
Additionally, if Weeks Medical Center is not your designated home base, you will be eligible for travel reimbursement in accordance with our standard travel policy
Qualifications
Current New Hampshire registration as a Nursing Assistant or have completed a board approved Nursing Assistant Education Program (awaiting licensure within 120 days from program’s last day of class)
Must be CPR certified
Training or experience and ongoing education specific to nursing activities regarding the pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient populations is required
Must have technical aptitude and a willingness to learn software applications used at AVH
Demonstrates technical aptitude
Is familiar with computer applications
Is willing to learn software applications
This orientation provides essential training, compliance information, and an introduction to our organizational culture to ensure a smooth and successful transition into your role
Attendance on all three days is required for onboarding completion
