Nurse Aide - Acute Care - Sidney Regional Medical Center

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.