Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg - Night
Company: WellSpan Health Services
Location: Gettysburg
Posted on: October 22, 2024
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Job Description:
A2 i s a 30-bed medical surgical unit with an emphasis on stroke
and cardiovascular patients including telemetry monitoringFull-Time
(72 hours biweekly/36 Hours Weekly)Night - 7pm-7am (eligible for
shift differential)1 Major, 1 Minor and 1 Split holidayGeneral
SummaryProvides 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
ResponsibilitiesProvides 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 purposeful
hourly rounds to identify and address patient needs.Obtains and
electronically documents patient vital signs, including
temperature, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, weight, respiration
and pulse.Train and precept new employees.Performs Point-of-Care
testing which may include blood glucose, hemocult and specific
gravity testing. Performs quality control and instrument check
procedures and maintains related records.Prepares patients for
tests, procedures, etc. and transports patients to tests,
procedures and different levels of care.Collects specimens as
directed using appropriate or specified equipment for collecting
and handling specimens.Performs EKGs and transmits studies.Obtains
and removes equipment and supplies necessary for patient
care.Responsible for maintaining and storing equipment
appropriately and completing electronic requests for equipment
repairs.Maintains par levels of supplies and equipment on assigned
unit(s). Notifies supervisor when reorder points are
reached.Responsible for stocking patient rooms, nursing areas,
supply carts, etc. with appropriate items at required levels.Common
Expectations:Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and
development over the life span of the assigned patient population.
Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides
appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care
to assigned patient age group(s).Demonstrates knowledge of the
principles of growth and development over the life span of the
assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age
specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment.
Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age
group(s).Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff
by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the
impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to
reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well
as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize
processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased
safety; and participating in safety education programs and root
cause analyses as required.Maintains established policies and
procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental
and infection control standards.Participates in educational
programs and in-service meetings.Attends meetings as
required.Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters
teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement
and innovation.WellSpan Health's vision is to reimagine healthcare
through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and
wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an
integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care,
we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations,
nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health
organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland.
Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is
the region's largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team
23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from
wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for
complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically
integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced
practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality
and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their
healthiest.WellSpan Gettysburg HospitalCelebrating over 100 years
of community care, WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital is a nationally
recognized acute care community hospital, serving more than 100,000
residents from the greater Adams County and northern Maryland area.
The hospital offers services that include neurosciences,
orthopedics, oncology and infusion, OB/GYN and interventional heart
and vascular care. Our patients can receive a full range of heart
services close to home- from preventative care and diagnostics to
medical and interventional treatments, to cardiac rehabilitation.
The specialists of WellSpan Cardiology perform procedures at
WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital's newly renovated catheterization lab,
equipped with the latest technology and
equipment.QualificationsMinimum Education:High School Diploma or
GED RequiredWork Experience:Less than 1 year Relevant experience.
RequiredLicenses:Basic Life Support Upon Hire RequiredCertified
Nurse Aide Upon Hire Preferred
Keywords: WellSpan Health Services, Frederick , Nursing Assistant - Med/Surg - Night, Other , Gettysburg, Maryland
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