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NURSING ASSISTANT

hace 1 mes

Darby

Job DescriptionDescription: PURPOSE OF YOUR POSITION: The primary purpose of your job position is to provide your assigned residents with routine daily nursing care in accordance with our established nursing care procedures, and as may be directed by our supervisors. DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY: As a Nursing Assistant, you are delegated the authority, responsibility, and accountability carrying out your assigned duties. JOB FUNCTIONS: Every effort has been made to keep your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position. You are expected to be able to perform the essential functions of this position as described in the following job description. ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS: Record all entries on ADL records, I &O sheets, etc., in an informative and descriptive manner. Use the wristband to identify residents before giving care, serving meals, etc., as necessary. Report all accidents and incidents you observe immediately. Use only authorized abbreviations established by this facility when recording information. Report all changes in the resident's condition to the charge nurse as soon as practical. Update ADL Kardex as necessary. ADMISSION, TRANSFER, AND DISCHARGE FUNCTIONS: Ensure that the resident's room is ready for receiving the resident. Greet and escort residents to their room. Introduce residents to his/her roommate, if any, and other residents and personnel as appropriate. Make residents comfortable (i.e., put to bed, get water, etc.). Orient residents to room, call bell, T.V. & lighting. Inventory the resident's personal possessions as instructed. Store resident's clothing which is not being used. Assist residents with packing their personal possessions when they are being transferred to a new room, or when being discharged. Transport residents to new rooms. Assist residents with loading/unloading as necessary. PERSONNEL FUNCTIONS: Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks. Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisors. Notify the facility when you will be late or absent from work in accordance with personnel policies. Report all complaints and grievances made by the resident. Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other facility personnel to assure that nursing services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents. Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit and shift. Meet with your charge nurse on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services. PERSONAL NURSING CARE FUNCTIONS: Participate in and receive the nursing report upon reporting for duty. Assist residents with daily dental and mouth care (i.e., brushing teeth/dentures, oral hygiene, special mouth care, etc.). Assist residents with bath functions (i.e., bed-bath, tub or shower bath, etc.) as directed. Assist residents with perineal care (i.e., daily and as needed). Give backrubs as instructed. Assist residents with dressing/undressing as necessary. Assist residents with hair care functions (i.e., _ combing, brushing, shampooing, etc.). Assist residents with nail care (i.e., clipping, trimming and cleaning the fingernails). Toenails are cleaned but not trimmed. Shave male residents. Keep face on female residents clean shaven (i.e., facial hair). Keep residents dry (i.e., change gown, clothing, linen, etc., when it becomes wet or soiled.). Make beds (occupied and unoccupied). Position bedfast residents in correct and comfortable position. Reposition every two hours. Change bed linens. Keep linens tight to avoid wrinkles from forming under the resident. Put extra covers on beds as requested. Assist resident with bowel and bladder functions (i.e., take to bathroom, offer bedpan/urinal, portable commode, etc.). Maintain bowel and bladder program on designated residents. Follow orders for restraints (documents release and activity every 2 hours). Maintain intake and output records as instructed. Keep incontinent residents clean and dry. Check and report bowel movements and character of , stools as instructed. Collect specimens as instructed (i.e., urine, sputum, stools, etc.). Assist residents in preparing for medical tests (i.e., lab work, x-ray, therapy, dental, etc.). Assist residents in preparing for activity and social programs (i.e., church services, parties, visitors, etc.). Follow established policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids. Assist in transporting residents to/from activity and social programs, etc., as necessary. Assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc. according to facility policy. Answer resident calls promptly. Assist residents to walk with or without self-help devices, as instructed. Perform restorative and rehabilitative procedures as instructed. Provide eye and ear care (i.e., cleaning eyeglasses/hearing aides, etc.) as instructed. Measure and record temperatures, pulse, and respirations (TPRs), and blood pressures as instructed. Weigh and measure residents as instructed. Assist in preparing the resident for a physical examination. Assist with the care of the dying resident. Provide post-mortem care as instructed. Check residents routinely to assure that their personal care needs are being met. Participates in giving report upon leaving duty. SPECIAL NURSING CARE FUNCTIONS: Observe and report the presence of pressure areas and skin breakdowns to prevent pressure sores. Provide daily perineal care. Assist with the application of slings, elastic bandages, binders, braces, etc. Give tepid sponge baths. Provide daily Range of Motion Exercise. Record data as instructed. Turn and position bedfast residents at least every two (2) hours. Observe disoriented and comatose residents. Record and report data as instructed. Watch for and report ·any change in room temperature, ventilation, lighting, etc. Turn all medications found in the resident's room/possession over to the Charge Nurse Supervisor. Provide residents with Validation Therapy as instructed. FOOD SERVICE FUNCTIONS: Prepare residents for meals (i.e., take to bathroom, wash hands, comb hair, raise bed, position tables, place bibs, take to/from dining room, etc.). Serve food trays. Assist with feeding as indicated (i.e., cutting foods, feeding, assist in dining room supervision, etc.). Assist resident to get alternate meal if they prefer. Assist residents with identifying food arrangements (i.e., informing residents with sight problems, of foods that are on his/her tray, where it is located;. if it is hot/cold, etc.). Record the residents food/fluid intake. Report changes in the residents eating habits. Keep residents' water cups clean and filled with fresh water (on each shift), and within easy reach of the residents. Serve between meal and bedtime snacks. Perform after meal care (i.e., remove trays, clean resident's hands, face, clothing, take to bathroom, brush teeth, clean dentures, etc.). Check rooms for food articles *i.e., food in proper container, unauthorized food items, etc.). STAFF DEVELOPMENT: Attend and participate in scheduled training and educational classes. SAFETY AND SANITATION: Release restraints at least every two (2) hours for range of motion exercises, taking to bathroom, etc. Notify the Charge Nurse of any resident leaving/missing from the facility. Keep floors dry. Report spills immediately. Keep excess supplies and equipment off the floor. Store in designated areas. Keep residents personal possessions off the floor and properly stored. Follow established smoking regulations. Report all violations. Keep the nurses' call system within easy reach of the resident. Report all hazardous conditions and defective equipment to the Charge/Staff Nurse immediately. Follow established safety precautions in the performance of all duties (i.e., use of assist and/or lifts in transferring residents). Report all safety violations. Keep bedside rails up when the resident is in bed, if appropriate. Before leaving work area for breaks, or at the end of the work day, store all tools, equipment, and supplies. Wash hands before and after performing any service for the residents. Clean, disinfect, and return all resident care equipment to its designated storage area after each use. Wash hands before entering and leaving an isolation room/area. Report any communicable or infectious disease that you contact to the Director of Nursing Services and Supervisor. Follow established isolation precautions and procedures. Follow Universal Precautions as per facility policy. Follow OSHA regulations in blood/body fluid spills. EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY FUNCTIONS: Use only the equipment you have been trained to use. Operate all equipment in a safe manner. Use only the equipment and supplies necessary to do the job. Do not be wasteful. Report defective equipment to the Charge Nurse. Inform the Charge Nurse of your equipment and supply needs. CARE PLAN FUNCTIONS: Inform the Charge Nurse of any changes in the resident's condition so that appropriate information can be entered on the resident's care plan. RESIDENT'S RIGHTS: Maintain the CONFIDENTIALITY of all pertinent resident care information to assure that resident rights are protected. Ensure that you treat all residents fairly, and with kindness, dignity, and respect. Treat residents' personal property with care. Ensure that all nursing care is provided in privacy. Knock before entering the resident's room. Report all grievances and complaints made by the resident to the Charge Nurse. MISCELLANEOUS: Is flexible in meeting staffing needs. Is on time for work. Adheres to absenteeism policy. Is knowledgeable of facility's Employee Policy Manual. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works throughout the nursing service area . (i.e., drug rooms, nurses' stations, resident rooms, etc.). Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during working hours. Is subject to frequent interruptions. Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances. Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, loud and unpleasant noises. Communicates with nursing personnel and other department personnel. Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends_ and holidays when necessary. Attends and participates in continuing educational programs. May be exposed to infectious diseases, substances, contaminated articles, etc., including the potential exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. Is subject to falls, burns from equipment., odors, electrical, mechanical hazards, toxins, dust, poisonous· substances and chemicals throughout the day. Requirements: EDUCATION: Must possess as a minimum, a high school diploma or G.E.D .. EXPERIENCE: Must be registered and licensed as a Certified Nurse Aide in accordance with laws of this state. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language and a minimum of 16 years of age and of good moral character. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action and to remain calm during emergency situations. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public. Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents. Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices. Must be able to relate information concerning a resident's condition. PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENT - With or without the Use of Mechanical Devices Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day. Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner with a good memory . Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position. Must possess sight, hearing, touching, smelling senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met. Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel and support agencies. Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability. Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and, at times, hostile people within the facility. Must be able to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of fifty pounds. Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position including climbing, balancing, carrying, crouching, grasping kneeling, reaching, standing, and stooping.

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