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CERT. NURSING ATTENDANT - LONG TERM CARE(8-9) FULL-TIME EVENING 3:00P-11:00P (20721)

Company: New Bridge Medical Center
Location: Paramus
Posted on: October 29, 2024

Job Description:

DescriptionJOB FUNCTIONSPATIENT CAREPatient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.Observes and reports any changes in the residents= physical, mental, emotional, Behavioral, and social well being.Takes and records TPR and reports deviations from normal to Primary or Charge Nurse.Obtains specimens as assigned (e.g., urine, stool, sputum).Weighs patient and records weight.Assists patient with activities of daily living including skin care (e.g., bathes, dresses, helps patient ambulate).Records oral intake and urinary output.Performs assigned treatments (e.g., R.O.M., Dayroom Monitoring, Courtesy Cart).Communicates effectively with Charge Nurse/Primary Nurse regarding patients needs and requestsOrients patient to environment and develops rapport with patients, family and significant others.PATIENT CARE RELATED DUTIESKeeps patient unit and non-patient unit clean (e.g., wipes tables, neatens storage rooms, pantries and other areas).Prepares bedside unit for new admissions (e.g., stocks with bedpan, tissues, water, cups).Applies principles of infection control and safety in the work environment.Reports significant unit problems to charge nurse.Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Promotes adherence to the Patient's Bill of Rights.Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Customer Service Performance expectations.Understands and adheres to the Medical Center's Code of Conduct.Familiar with the Medical Center's Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.OTHER JOB DUTIESAttends the required 12 hours of in-service education class per year including resident rights, advance directives, and abuse & prevention.Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy.Participates in orientation of nursing assistants.Participates in unit committees and in CQI activities as assignedAssists other personnel as necessary.Performs other related duties as required.BASIC COMPETENCIESEducation:Successful completion of an approved Nurses Aide training course required.Minimum - High School diploma or equivalent required.Maintains Nurses Aide Certification.Heartsaver-requiredExperience:1 year of experience as a Nurse's Aide preferred.Skills:Technical skills required for patient care.Good oral communication skills.Good interpersonal skills.Must pass Nursing Attendant test administered by BRMC.Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.QualificationsEducationRequiredHigh School or betterLicenses & CertificationsRequired*Heart SaverCert.Nursing AttendantExperiencePreferred1 Year Experience as a Nurses Aide Certification

Keywords: New Bridge Medical Center, Stratford , CERT. NURSING ATTENDANT - LONG TERM CARE(8-9) FULL-TIME EVENING 3:00P-11:00P (20721), Healthcare , Paramus, Connecticut

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