Nursing Assistant I
Core
Assists RN with daily patient care including bathing, feeding, vital signs, mobility, and hygiene in an observation unit.
Role type
Nursing Assistant I (Entry-level)
Builds
Patient care services for acute care patients
Domain
Healthcare / Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient lifting and transferring, vital signs measurement, infection prevention protocols, specimen collection, EMR documentation, therapeutic device management
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Electronic Medical Record (EMR), assistive devices, foot pedals
Responsibilities
Assist RN with bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, and ambulation; measure and document blood pressures, TPRs, I & O, and weights; perform purposeful rounding and communicate patient concerns; collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens; maintain skin integrity and manage special supplies like TED hose; operate equipment and perform errands as directed.
Seniority
Entry-level, no experience required