Nursing Assistant
Hopkinsville, KY, United States4d ago
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- Location
- Hopkinsville, KY, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Entry level
- Job type
- Full-time
- Function
- Healthcare
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 4d ago
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patient safetyvital signs
About the role
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Job Description:
Nursing Assistant - 4th Floor Telemetry
Full-Time 7a - 7p
The Nursing Assistant performs designated tasks in the provision of age-appropriate care for patients under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
- Obtains and documents reported height and weighs patient on admission and documents.
- Turns and positions patients every 2 hours as indicated, using proper body mechanics.
- Assists and promotes activity, ambulation, up in chair and other activities as ordered.
- Assists patients with personal hygiene, including as showering, bathing, shaving, shampooing, perianal-care, catheter care and oral care.
- Takes and records vital signs accurately within established time frame.
- Consistently performs hourly rounds to ensure patient safety and promote customer satisfaction.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Nursing License (CNA) preferred.
- Six months experience in a hospital or long-term care facility preferred.
Benefits:
- Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
- Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
- Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement plans with company match