Nursing Assistant - Garrett Regional Medical Center
Oakland, MD
About the Job
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This position performs nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care activities including personal, physical and comfort needs of patients, under the supervision of a professional nurse
This position will provide high-quality patient care in coordination with licensed medical staff
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
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High School Diploma or equivalent
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Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date
3
Current WV Certified Nursing Assistant Certification, or applicable state licensure where services will be performed
PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE:
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Prior patient care experience
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position
They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties
Other duties may be assigned
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Observes and reports all patient concerns/changes in condition to the Nursing Staff immediately
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Assists the Nursing Staff with admission, transfer, discharge and general patient care duties
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Records the vital signs, assists in personal hygiene and other patient comfort measures
Records oral intake and outputs (temperature, blood pressure and other monitoring)
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Assists in specimen collection and other activities of assigned patients
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Assists in indirect patient care by maintaining a clean and safe environment to help prevent and/or control infections and to provide for safety of patients, visitors and employees
6
Reports all necessary equipment repairs to appropriate personnel according to departmental procedure in a timely manner
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Prepares patients for examinations and diagnostic procedures according to departmental procedure
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Communicates with Nursing Staff regarding any nutrition issues, such as poor appetite or verbalized lack of understanding of diet changes
10
Assists department with administrative tasks to support the department operations
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Answers patient call bell and relays message to appropriate personnel
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
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Heavy/Hard Work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, and walking
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
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Working closely with others
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Working protracted or irregular hours
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Working around biohazards
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Working around infectious diseases
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Working with or near the deceased
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Working with hands in water
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Working with electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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Ability to effectively communicate with staff and patients
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Ability to adapt to changing environments
Additional Job Description:
Benefit eligible employees classified as at least a 0.5 FTE are eligible for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, tuition programs, retirement, paid time off and a wellness program
Wage Scale
: $16.62/hour - $24.93/hour Position is eligible for shift differentials based on hift worked and eligible for overtime pay for hours over 40 hours per week
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Shift:
Night (United States of America)
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company:
GRMC Garrett Regional Medical Center
Cost Center:
13 GRMC Nursing Medical Surgical 1
Address:
251 N 4th Street Oakland Maryland