Nurse Assistant
Company: ECHN
Location: Manchester
Posted on: November 13, 2024
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Job Description:
NEW HIRE SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE POSITION - $5K! POSITION
SUMMARY: The Nurse Aide performs activities which assist the
patient in meeting basic human needs and activities of daily living
under the direction of the RN or LPN.# Performs additional
competencies to enhance coordination and collaboration of patient
care under the direction of the RN or LPN.# Ensures accurate and
clear communication to patients, families, and other employees at
all times, assisting with other duties as needed to maintain a safe
and clean environment. Maintains an accurate medical record.
Reports to the Clinical Nurse Manager.## # EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:
High School graduate or equivalent. Successful completion of
certified nursing assistant program is preferred but not required.
# OR Active Certified Nurse Assistant certification upon hire. #
Completion of classroom education on Nurse Aide competencies and
written verification of such competencies in the clinical area
required within the new employee introductory orientation period
and maintain clinical competency during employment with ECHN in
this role.# Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support
upon hire or receive certification within the new employee
introductory orientation period and maintain clinical competency
during employment with ECHN in this role. # ## COMPETENCIES: Must
be able to read and communicate effectively in English. Basic
Computer skills are necessary. # ESSENTIAL DUTIES and
RESPONSIBILITIES: Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not intended,
nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all
responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated
with the job.# They are intended to be accurate reflections of the
principal duties and responsibilities of this position.# These
responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time
to time. # Provides general aspects of patient care that meet
physical and/or psychosocial needs, within the nursing assistant#s
scope of practice. Assists in admission, transfer, and discharge of
patients. Demonstrates ability to communicate to the RN or LPN any
observed changes in patient status and responses. Notifies
appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain.
Collects, reports, and assists in documentation of data. Performs
all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes
patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomes. Demonstrates
an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful
situations. Communicates appropriately and clearly to team leader,
coworkers and other members of the health care team. Performs other
duties as assigned, to promote efficient functioning of the unit.
Transports patients safely to other departments and upon admission
and discharge, as necessary. Communicates appropriately and clearly
to charge nurse, coworkers and other members of the health care
team. Perform duties as oriented, including removal of a saline
lock, removal of a Foley catheter, pulse oximetry, emptying a
Jackson-Pratt drain, telemetry application and performing EKGs,
disconnect/reconnect salem sump, glucose meter, measure and record
nasogastric drainage and/or other duties as assigned. # #
Keywords: ECHN, Portland , Nurse Assistant, Healthcare , Manchester, Maine
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