Nursing Assistant - South Bend, United States - Beacon Health System

Beacon Health System

Verified Company

South Bend, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Reports to the Director, Patient Care Services. Receives guests, answers the telephone, communicates information and performs a variety of clerical duties. Performs designated patient care services under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

Specific tasks to be performed are determined based upon patient care unit assignment and may include some or all of the duties listed below.

MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS:

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MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
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VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
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SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

Performs a variety of receptionist and clerical duties by:

Greeting visitors, patients, personnel and physicians in a pleasant and courteous manner.
Answering the telephone promptly and taking and relaying messages for physicians, nurses, patients, etc. in a timely, courteous and accurate manner.
Preparing patient charts for admission, transfer, discharge and surgery.
Monitoring and communicating medical record data received via printers and fax machines.
Transcribing and inputting physicians' orders into the computer accurately and in a timely manner.
Entering all charges daily and immediately upon discharge or transfer.
Entering and updating transfers, discharges, conditions and other clinical data with information provided.
Maintaining an orderly work area, requesting repairs/or services of Bio Engineering, Plant Operations or Environmental Services, as necessary.

Participates in patient care treatments and procedures by:

Conducting, performing and recording procedures (i.e., catheter insertion or removal, blood glucose monitoring, external monitors, hematest, incentive spirometry, sputum collection, IV site observation, discontinuing peripheral IVs/reseals, NG suction set-up, maintaining/adding feeding, recording intake, cardiac monitoring, EKG, checking arterial pressure lines, implementing deep vein thrombosis prevention measures, etc.) as directed by a Registered Nurse.
Emptying, measuring and recording foley, ileostomy/colostomy and/or gastric drainage bags and making ostomy pouch/dressing changes (established); emptying or changing oral suction containers; also recording, calculating and totaling intake and output records.
Preparing and administering perineal (catheter) care, ice bags/collars and nonmedicated enemas as assigned.
Performing emergency procedures including calling a Code Blue, gathering equipment, performing CPR and using AED.
Implementing isolation precautions including standard precautions, respiratory or strict isolation.
Obtaining specimens as directed including urine, stool, hemoccult, gastroccult, sputum or nasal cultures (including MRSA).
Assisting with postmortem care as directed by RN.

Leadership:

Accepts accountability and responsibility to address issues and conflicts. Follows up with unit director as needed.
Acts as a role model and precepts new associates as requested.

Teamwork:

Communicate, collaborate, and function with other members of the health team.
Responds promptly to patient, family, and staff needs. Assists in emergency situations as directed.
Fosters a sense of trust and collaboration among team members and other departments.

Professional Practice:

Takes ownership and pride in their job.
Respect the dignity and rights of the patient regardless of socioeconomic status, personal attributes, or nature of health problem.
Maintain each patient's right to privacy by protecting confidential information.

Performs patient care services by:

Assisting with patient admission (setting up patient room, orienting patient to room and recording basic patient information) and discharge.
Bathing patients, assisting with oral hygiene, making beds, straightening rooms and providing ongoing care throughout the shift.
Giving, placing and emptying bedpans/urinals/commodes.
Turning, positioning, moving, lifting, transferring and ambulating patients (including chest tube patients); also assisting with range of motion exercises using proper techniques.
Preparing patients for meals (feeding or assisting); distributing and collecting meal trays.
Taking and recording vital signs including temperatures, blood pressure, pulse and respirations; also measuring and recording standing or bed scale weights.
Answering patient call lights, addressing the need and/or relaying messages appropriately.

Supports the patient care unit operations by:

Observing, reporting and following up on patient complaints, unusual behavior, abnormal condition changes, incidents, concerns, questions or complaints expressed by patient, family or visitors.
Transporting patients (by wheelchair or cart) and delivering and returning equipment or supplies.
Maintaining supply levels by observing and reporting necessary orders and placing supplies in the proper place when delivered.
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