Nursing Assistant, Per Diem, Nights 11p-7a, Deskovick A, Morristown Medical Center
Atlantic Health System · Morristown, New Jersey, US
Provides direct patient care including ADLs, hygiene, mobility, and basic treatments. Monitors and reports patient condition, supports safety and comfort, ma...
Job description
Provides direct patient care including ADLs, hygiene, mobility, and basic treatments. Monitors and reports patient condition, supports safety and comfort, maintains equipment, and ensures a clean environment. Collaborates with nursing staff, documents care, and delivers excellent customer service in a fast-paced setting. Job Responsibilities: 1: Direct Patient Care: Assists with ADLs, hygiene, mobility, toileting, and emotional support. Administers basic treatments (e.g. dressing changes, telemetry, specimen collection). Supports nursing personnel in providing direct patient care. Assists patients with daily activities. Measures and records daily weights. Measures and records vital signs, I&Os, and monitors patient condition. Performs blood glucose monitoring. 2: Reports changes in patient condition: Knowledgeable of the normal values and ranges for vital signs and I&O’s, recognizes abnormal findings and reports to the primary nurse. Participates in daily Huddle. Documents timely in the patients’ medical record. 3: Determines priorities of care: Demonstrates flexibility in responding to patient needs while completing assignments. Completes all assignments unless otherwise directed...