Nursing Assistant I - 12A Cardiac Telemetry - Full-time

Allegheny Health Network

JOB DESCRIPTION :

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Under the direct supervision of the nurse, provides for the care, safety, comfort and privacy of patients based on their individual needs.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides, obtains or performs and documents direct patient care and activities such as: activities of daily living, skin survey, vital signs, ambulation, specimen collection, intake and output, meal consumption, height and weight, blood glucose testing/monitoring, point of care testing, bladder scanning, transporting of patients and their charts, documentation of O2, assistance with exams, treatments and procedures. May also complete 12 lead EKG testing (30%)
• Reports changes in patient's physical, mental and emotional conditions, as well as any issues or concerns identified to nursing staff. (20%)
• Participates in unit activities such as supply stocking, patient transport, and equipment/appliance cleaning, checks and retrieval. (20%)
• Participates in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives which may include hourly rounding promoting safety such as fall prevention, hand washing, isolation protocol and maintaining and orderly environment. (30%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM

• Current CPR certification required

PREFERRED

• Previous Nursing Assistant experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• CNA preferred.

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