Nursing Assistant I
Core
Assists RN with daily patient care including bathing, feeding, ambulation, vital signs, and hygiene.
Role type
Nursing Assistant I
Builds
Patient care and support services
Domain
Healthcare / Nursing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient positioning and transferring, Vital signs measurement, Infection prevention protocols, Specimen collection, EMR documentation, Basic computer skills
Preferred skills
Knowledge of growth and development principles, Therapeutic assistive device use
Technologies
Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Responsibilities
Assist RN with daily care including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, and ambulation; Measure and document blood pressures, TPRs, I & O, and daily weights; Perform purposeful rounding and communicate patient observations to RN; Participate in admission, transfer, and discharge processes; Collect urine, stool, and sputum specimens; Perform patient positioning and transporting duties requiring lifting; Maintain skin integrity through repositioning and skin care; Practice infection prevention policies.
Seniority
Entry-level