Nursing Assistant

Lake Charles Memorial Health System


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Lake Charles, LA
Contract type: Full time
“Experience Memorial” is more than a slogan, it’s the care we provide our patients and it’s the commitment to our community and our team members. As a nationally certified Great Place to Work, at Lake Charles Memorial Health System you will have the opportunity to be a part of an organizational culture that supports not only exceptional patient care but also the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Join us and be a part of a team where your contributions are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your success is celebrated.

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Medical Acute Care Nursing Assistant

Description Of Position

  • The Nursing Assistant provides physical patient care in a safe manner under the direction of the Licensed Nurse.

SUPERVISION: Reports directly to Nurse Manager and/or Charge Nurse

Responsibilities And Duties

  • Demonstrates competency in use of technology and computers for patient charting and related functions.
  • Provides physical patient care in a safe manner under the direction of the Licensed Nurse.
  • Performs or assists patient with activities of daily living (showering, bathing, dressing, feeding, activity).
  • Communicates abnormal variances of data (vital signs, pain, etc) to appropriate staff.
  • Collects information regarding patient/patient condition: vital signs, intake and output, food intake.
  • Consistently utilizes basic decision making skills to complete routine tasks.
  • Participates in best practices in a consistent and positive manner; huddles, hourly rounding, bedside reporting, Service Excellence, and the use of the white boards.
  • Collaborates with unit staff to provide coordinated patient care.
  • Utilizes unit specific equipment competently.
  • Competently performs unit specific procedures.
  • Is knowledgeable of and actively participates in implementation of Unit PI plan.
  • Makes suggestions/recommendations for improved operations.
  • Follows established hospital/department safety policies.
  • Understands and appropriately responds to the unique combination of cultural variables that professionals and patients/individuals bring to interactions.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Education And Work Experience

  • High school graduate/GED preferred Prior experience as a Nursing Assistant in a hospital setting may be used as a substitute to the education requirement.
  • Graduate of an approved Nursing Assistant Training Program preferred.
  • CPR certified preferred.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Ability to communicate professionally with patient, family, peers and medical personnel; ability to exercise independent judgment.
  • Requires emotional stability and maturity; must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrate foresight; exhibits organizational and leadership ability.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

  • Work requires a variety of physical activities, including moving about within and outside of all hospital properties for long periods of time.
  • Must be able to respond quickly and effectively to emergency and non-emergent situations.
  • May be required to assist in controlling disorderly conduct or combative patients.
  • Must be able to exchange accurate information with patient, family, peers and medical personnel.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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