Nursing Assistant - 4 Main Medical Unit - Night

Job description

Shift: 7pm-7am Hours: 36 hours/week: Every 3rd weekend and rotating holiday requirement 4 Main is a 23-bed medical telemetry unit that specializes in the care of patients 18 years and older with a variety of acute medical diagnoses that include metabolic disorders, stable cardiovascular problems, renal patients, GI bleeds, substance abuse withdrawal, diabetes, and respiratory conditions. General Summary: Provides clinical support services to patient care staff by performing a variety of duties related to patient care. Takes patient vital signs, assists patients with activities of daily living (e.g., bathing, feeding, toileting, etc.), inventories and replenishes supplies and equipment, and performs special assigned duties such as performing EKGs and Point-of-Care testing. Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions: - Provides general nursing care and personal care assistance to patients, including activities of daily living and the removal of peripheral IVs and indwelling urinary catheter. - Monitors patient condition levels; recognizes and reports changes in patient condition to the registered nurse. - Possess the knowledge and skills to keep patients safe. Performs purposef...