Sidney Regional Medical Center is hiring for full-time Nurse Aides in our Acute Care department. Available shifts include day shift and night shift.
Job Responsibilities: Provides direct patient care duties in the hospital under direction of nursing and medical staff.o Answer call lights and assist with patient requests.Baths patient, assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLS) and assist with ambulation.Serve and collect food trays, pass water, and feed patients requiring help.Change bed linens daily and as needed.Take and record temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, food and fluids intake and output, as directed. Applies compresses, ice bags, aquapads, and Ted hose (pneumatic hose).Performs transferring, ambulation, or range of motion as directed in individual care plans.Lifts, moves and transports patients, using proper body mechanics or lifting devices.Assist with Peri-cares and post mortem cares as necessary.Assist with setting up auxiliary equipment (i.e. oxygen, suction, Gomco, nebulizers, K-Pads, etc.) under the direction of RN or assigned LPN that does not require a license for performance.Demonstrates personal accountability in the delivery of patient care in a competent, professional, and compassionate manner.Performs and maintains documentation.Observe and report changes in the patient's status to RN or LPN caring for patient or charge nurse.Completes shift end check with a nurse prior to leaving duty.Conducts and documents through the EMR a thorough account of each patient's status during scheduled shift.Communicates effectively.Communicates and collaborates effectively with other health team members regarding patient's condition, nursing plan of care.Follows approved shift report format when communicating patient information.Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with the patients, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.Will report any suspected or known illegal activities. Promotes and ensures patient safety in performance of all responsibilities.
Assist in maintaining a safe, neat and clean environment; reports environmental deficiencies to the house supervisor such as lighting and equipment.Demonstrates proficient technical/clinical skills and operational knowledge of equipment on the floor.Informs and involves RN or LPN regarding patient care issues in a timely and appropriate manner.Utilizes proper body mechanics, transfer/lifting techniques and appropriate equipment to minimize fall risk to patient and injury to self.Follows HIPAA regulations and ensures that the confidentiality of patient's medical, personal, financial records, employee records, and organizational records is maintained.Complies with the state and federal regulatory requirements of the company Compliance Presents self in a professional manner and enhances professional growth and development through participation in education programs, current literature, in-service meetings and workshops.Seeks opportunities for continued growth and performance improvement.Always maintains a professional appearance and manner.Dependable and completes work in a timely manner.Demonstrates an understanding and emphasis on quantity, quality, and knowledge of duties and tasks.Regular attendance.Other duties as assigned. Education & Experience: Education: High School diploma or GED is preferred.Education: Previous healthcare experience is desirable. Required licensure: Successfully complete Nursing Assistant class and maintain Registry requirements.Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training. Sidney Regional Medical Center is an EEO Employer/vet/disabled.