- Assists the licensed nurse in monitoring/evaluation of the patient (vital signs, intake and output, weighing).
- Collects lab specimens and cultures according to nursing practice standards (sputum, stool, urine, wound).
- Cares for an agitated/confused patient by utilizing de-escalation techniques.
- Assists patients in activities of daily living .
- Uses appropriate patient transfer techniques .
- Maintains patient body alignment and positioning (assist with normal range of motion, hip precautions, pressure relief of high risk areas: heels, sacrum, scapula, hips, etc.)
- Maintains respiratory support (checks flow rates of O2 nasal cannula, face masks, pulse oximetry, incentive spirometry, replaces O2 removed by patient).
- Cares for and maintains dignity of deceased patients (post mortem, medical examiner/autopsy)
- Repositions patients every 2 hours or as needed to maintain circulation and prevent pressure ulcers.
- {signs and symptoms of hyper/hypo glycemia, foot care etc.}
- Provides 1:1 suicide/close observation precautions as assigned.
- Never leaves patient alone.
- Remains within arms length.
- Reports any problems to RN immediately.
- Monitors patient potential risk factors when performing 1:1 patient monitoring /
- Performs Patient Care Assistant duties for patient(s)
- Interacts with patient(s) during 1:1/close observation
- Responsible for all patient comfort measures.
- Recognizes the signs and symptoms of stroke and reports such to professional staff.
- Demonstrates essential knowledge and skills in caring for the patient with a stroke.
- Participates in Stroke related continuing education as assigned.
- Participates in CHF related continuing education as assigned
- Care of patient in cast or traction (monitors circulation, elevates extremities
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Patient Care Assistant - Darby, United States - Trinity Health
Description
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
12 Hour Night Shift
Description:
Under the direct supervision from the Professional Registered Nurse, the Nurse Assistant performs specific duties to provide personal health care, clinical service and comfort to patients in accordance with the Mission and Values and policies for Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital.
Job Type
Full Time
Schedule
7:00pm to 7:30am, 72 hours per pay, with every other weekend rotation
Duties
Performs hygiene/comfort measures including bath/shower, mouth care, shaving etc.
close observation patient monitoring.
Requirements
High school graduate or equivalent.
Documented Nursing Assistant experience, Certified Nursing Assistant or current nursing school enrollment with completion of a Nursing Fundamentals course required. Current BCLS required.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to perform diversified duties with time limitations with a high degree of accuracy.
Prior clinical experience preferred. Preference will be given to applicants who are pursuing higher education in the health care field.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
