Nursing Assistant - PRN
Company: Mercy Iowa City Rehabilitation Hospital
Location: Gibson
Posted on: May 16, 2022
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Job Description:
Description
Mercy Iowa City Rehabilitation Hospital is a state-of-the-art,
40-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital dedicated to the
treatment and recovery of individuals who have experienced the
debilitating effects of a severe injury or illness.
Our rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized
treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer
customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs
of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological
conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic
injury.
Mercy Iowa City Rehabilitation Hospital strives to maximize the
health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through
comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs.
JOB SUMMARY:
Assist nursing staff with patients personal care, emotional
support, and activities of daily living. More complex duties
performed under supervision of licensed nursing personnel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Job Specific:
Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific
to the standard of care for patients age.
Provides morning care which may include bed bath, shower or
whirlpool, oral hygiene, combing hair, back care, changing bed
linens, cleaning overbed table and bedside stand, straightening
room and other general care as necessary throughout the day.
Provides evening care which includes hands/face washing as needed,
oral hygiene, back rubs, peri-care, freshening linen, cleaning
overbed tables, straightening room and other general care as
needed.
Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of
pain.
Prepares patients for meals; serves and removes food trays and
assists with meals or feeds patients if necessary.
Distributes drinking water and other nourishments to patients.
Answers patient call lights, anticipates patient's needs and makes
rounds to assigned patients.
Assists patients with the handling of personal property: dentures,
glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, prosthetic devices,
etc.
Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that
optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of
medical/health care errors.
Transports patients to and from various departments in the
hospital.
Reports and, when appropriate, records any changes observed in
condition or behavior of patients and unusual incidents.
Assists in the preparation of admissions, transfers and discharge
of patients.
Assists licensed nursing staff with treatment procedures.
Demonstrates ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the
patients response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for
effectiveness.
Integrates the plan of care with Rehabilitation Services treatment
plan to attain patient's optimal level of functioning.
Provides general nursing care: positioning patients, lifting and
turning patients, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting
patients with the bedpan, commode; assists ambulating patients.
Uses correct body mechanics.
Checks patient for reddened areas or skin breakdown and reports to
licensed nursing staff.
Obtains and records temperature, pulse, respirations, blood
pressure, weight, intake and output.
Makes rounds with oncoming shift to ensure the unit is left in good
condition.
Maintains a good working relationship both within the department
and with other departments.
Communicates appropriately and clearly to nurse, supervisor,
co-workers, physicians and the Rehabilitation Services staff.
Consults other departments, as appropriate, to provide for an
interdisciplinary approach to the patients needs.
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function
under stressful situations.
Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity;
ensures patient confidentiality.
Practices careful, efficient and non-wasteful use of supplies and
linens and follows established charge procedures for patient charge
items.
Follows infection control procedures. Keeps the unit clean and
organized.
Meets current documentation standards and policies.
Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
Response to the patient is appropriate in emergency or physically
distressful situation.
Performs other duties as assigned within the nurse assistants scope
of practice.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of course for nursing assistants
Certification as a Nursing Assistant
CPR/BCLS Certification preferred
Mandatory Report Certifications
Minimum six months experience in an acute or long term facility
preferred
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skillsby
Jobble
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