Nursing Assistant - Float - Nursing Affairs - Surgery ...

Part Time/PRN (Minimum work commitment is 24 hours within a 6-week schedule period)Schedule determined by the needs of the departmentShift: NightGeneral SummaryProvides clinical support services to patient care staff by performing a variety of duties related to patient care. Takes patient vital signs, assists patients with activities of daily living (e.g., bathing, feeding, toileting, etc.), inventories and replenishes supplies and equipment, and performs special assigned duties such as performing EKGs and Point-of-Care testing.Duties and ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions:Provides general nursing care and personal care assistance to patients, including activities of daily living and the removal of peripheral IVs and indwelling urinary catheter.Monitors patient condition levels; recognizes and reports changes in patient condition to the registered nurse.Possess the knowledge and skills to keep patients safe. Performs purposeful hourly rounds to identify and address patient needs.Obtains and electronically documents patient vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, weight, respiration and pulse.Train and precept new employees.Performs Point-of-Care testing which may include blood glucose, hemocult and specific gravity testing. Performs quality control and instrument check procedures and maintains related records.Prepares patients for tests, procedures, etc. and transports patients to tests, procedures and different levels of care.Collects specimens as directed using appropriate or specified equipment for collecting and handling specimens.Performs EKGs and transmits studies.Obtains and removes equipment and supplies necessary for patient care.Responsible for maintaining and storing equipment appropriately and completing electronic requests for equipment repairs.Maintains par levels of supplies and equipment on assigned unit(s). Notifies supervisor when reorder points are reached.Responsible for stocking patient rooms, nursing areas, supply carts, etc. with appropriate items at required levels.Common Expectations:Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.WellSpan Health's vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region's largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.WellSpan Surgery & Rehabilitation HospitalAt WellSpan, we recognize that the challenges brought on by a stroke, trauma, orthopedic injury or spine condition require specialized care. WellSpan Surgery and Rehab Hospital was designed specifically with these challenges in mind; offering advanced orthopedic, spine and neurosurgical surgeries, acute inpatient rehabilitation and specialized outpatient rehabilitation.WellSpan Surgery and Rehab Hospital (WSRH) is a Magnet designated hospital where our dedicated interprofessional team works collaboratively with the integrated health care delivery system that is WellSpan. We support the journey to optimal independence by providing superior quality care, delivered by a compassionate team, in a patient-centered, healing environment.QualificationsMinimum Education:High School Diploma or GED RequiredWork Experience:Less than 1 year Relevant experience. RequiredLicenses:Basic Life Support Upon Hire RequiredCertified Nurse Aide Upon Hire PreferredBenefits Offered:Comprehensive health benefitsFlexible spending and health savings accountsRetirement savings planPaid time off (PTO)Short-term disabilityEducation assistanceFinancial education and support, including DailyPayWellness and Wellbeing programsCaregiver support via WellthyChildcare referral service via WellthyBenefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org)

Created: 2024-11-04