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    Experienced Caregivers Needed - Silver Spring, United States - Platinum Seniors Care

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    The Nursing Assistant (NA) is a patient care support partner with the Registered Nurse (RN) and performs work as delegated by the RN. The NA provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care coordination. The individual in this position is expected to perform basic care and comfort standards. This NA is expected to practice medical asepsis, respect the dignity and privacy of every patient and family, and to respect cultural differences during patient care.

    They are expected to know and adhere to all basic policies and procedures and respond appropriately during emergency situations. They are expected to maintain the patient/family environment clean. The NA is expected to use accurate verbal and written communication and to document patient care appropriately in the electronic health record. The NA is expected to work efficiently by completing the work within the scheduled time. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the NA is expected to perform a variety of duties related to coordination of activities. This includes activities related to transfers; computer data entry; and other duties of a clerical nature. In this role, the NA works under the general supervision of the Manager.

    clinical/Technical Skills

    A. Communicates with patient, family members, visitors, and members of the health care team in a respectful manner.

    B. Assists with hygiene based on the level of assistance the patient requires.

    C. Assists with meeting the elimination needs of the patient.

    D. Assists in providing for nutritional needs of the patient.

    E. Assists with ambulation and range of motion

    F. Follows policies and procedures related to patient and staff safety.

    G. Follows safe patient handling guidelines and demonstrates proper use of safe patient handling equipment.

    H. Provides for and demonstrates use of measures and equipment to promote patient comfort.

    I. Accurately performs and documents vital signs.

    J. Uses equipment properly in the provision of patient care, including proper cleaning.

    K. Uses standard fall precautions and high fall risk precautions.

    L. Documents care provided, and care declined in the electronic health record.

    M. Regularly communicates with the RN regarding patient care assignment, patient observations, and tasks and responsibilities assigned.

    N. Follows established patient care, safety, and emergency policies and procedures in daily practice and in emergency situations.

    O. Collects, tests, and labels specimens in accordance with established procedures, including using two patient identifiers and labeling specimens in the presence of the patient.

    Environment of Care

    A. Proactively organizes, cleans, and stocks the work area, equipment, and supplies in order to provide a clean, safe environment for the patients, families, staff, and visitors.

    B. Cleans the patient's immediate surroundings, including bed, bedside stand, table, and equipment being used by the patient,

    C. Cleans general nursing equipment such as glucose monitoring machines, wheelchairs, stretchers, cardiac chairs, lifts, and IV poles.

    D. Checks, reports, and removes defective equipment from usage. Follows established processes for reporting defective equipment.



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