South Shore Health - Weymouth, MA
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time
Weymouth, MA
Hospitals
About the position
The Nursing Assistant plays a crucial role in patient care across nursing areas, ensuring the safe transport of patients and maintaining appropriate documentation of services. This position involves constant observation of patients requiring close monitoring to enhance their safety. Additionally, the Nursing Assistant performs clerical duties to support the efficient operation of the nursing unit while understanding patient conditions to ensure their care and safety.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates skills and judgment necessary to provide direct/non-direct care to patients under supervision.
- Observes, obtains, and reports patient data/status to assigned RN.
- Responds to peaks in acuity and emergent situations as directed by nursing staff.
- Maintains current knowledge/certification, including BLS certification.
- Functions as a preceptor to new employees.
- Displays ability to accept and respond to feedback and recommendations for change.
- Demonstrates professional working relationships with colleagues to promote a positive workplace.
- Verifies patient identification with 2 identifiers prior to procedures.
- Understands individual role in hospital codes and emergency preparedness.
- Complies with CDC hand hygiene guidelines and universal precautions.
- Conducts patient safety rounds and communicates safety risks using SBAR principles.
- Utilizes software applications required by department standards.
- Safeguards the privacy and security of patient information.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED preferred.
- Previous Nursing Assistant or equivalent experience preferred.
- BLS - Basic Life Support certification.
- Basic medical terminology knowledge.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively and document information accurately.
- Ability to deal efficiently with a wide variety of individuals.
