Nursing Assistant Med Surg and Special Care Unit
Company: Allina Health Systems
Location: Buffalo
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
Date Posted:July 27, 2022Department:40003210 Medical Surgical
UnitShift:Permanent Evenings (United States of America)Shift
Length:Hours Per Week:32Union Contract:SEIU-4-Buffalo-Service
WorkersWeekend Rotation:Every OtherJob Summary:Under the direct
supervision of a RN, assists in the delivery of patient care. This
includes performing personal care such as feeding, bathing,
dressing, grooming, moving and transporting patients, or changing
linens. Collects and documents vital signs and other observations
of patients.Key Position Details:0.8 FTE=32 hours a weekStraight
Evenings (evenings=3pm-11:30pm) 8hr shiftsEvery other weekend 8hrs
straight eveningsSEIUJob Description:Principle Responsibilities
Performs personal care/interventions as assigned. Completes
interventions according to identified critical elements of each
procedure. Answers patient call lights promptly for both assigned
and other patients. Distributes and sets up water, snacks and
patient trays and assists patients. Assists patient with grooming
and hygiene needs, maintains skin integrity, personal comfort and
population specific needs of the patient. Provides assistance with
ambulation, transfer, positioning and range of motion (ROM)
according to activity order and needs of the patient. Implements
activities of fall prevention plan as specified in plan of care.
Collects and saves specimens. Provides assistance to the RN for
admission, transfer, discharge and post-mortem care. May transport
medications excluding controlled substances within the site.
Observes, collects and documents health status data as assigned.
Completes measurements according to critical elements of
policy/procedures, which may include: temperatures, radial pulses,
blood pressures, respirations, weights, intake and output. Reports
immediately to the RN observations/health status data that are not
within normal limits for the patient or are significantly changed.
Documents according to documentation guidelines. Contributes to an
environment that is safe for patients, visitors and employees.
Protects patient, self and others from injury during transfers,
lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
Reports environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to
supervisor. Uses equipment following policies, procedures and
manufacturer directions or standards. May handle hazardous waste
(identifies, segregates, and disposes of hazardous waste; ensures
container integrity; knows emergency response procedures to spills,
fires, and evacuation procedures). Other duties as assigned.Job
Requirements Must be 18 years of age with education and/or
experience needed to meet required functional competencies as
listed on the job description, and High school diploma or GED
preferred One year of Nursing Assistant experience required or
Completion of one (1) semester of clinical rotations within an
accredited nursing program or registered on the MN Nursing
Assistant registry required Certified Nursing Assistant - MN
Nursing Assistant Registry preferred or Certified Nursing Assistant
- MN Nursing Assistant Registry required if job is located in the
Courage Kenny Transitional Rehab Program (Cost Center: 31607300)and
BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required Certified by
the American Heart Association or Allina BLS upon hirePhysical
DemandsMedium Work :Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (
Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently
Keywords: Allina Health Systems, Buffalo , Nursing Assistant Med Surg and Special Care Unit, Healthcare , Buffalo, New York
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