Nursing Assistant Company: Margaretville Hospital City/State: Margaretville, NY Category: Nursing Support Department: Acute/Swing Union: No Position: Full Time Hours: 8a-830p Shift: Day, Evening Req #: 37884 Posted Date: Dec 29, 2023 Hiring Range: $17/hr Apply Now External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/25572) Internal Applicant link Job Details: The Nursing Assistant carries out all assignments given by the Registered Nurse, is accountable for all patient care given during a shift, is responsible for adhering to all standards of nursing care and for promoting teamwork among co-workers. Responsibilities: + Assist patients with all aspects of personal hygiene (bathing, shaving, oral care, giving and removing bedpan or urinal, etc.) + Ensures patient’s dietary needs are met Assist with serving trays, assists with completion of menus, provides snacks as needed and provides fluids. + Provides a safe and comfortable environment. + Obtains specimens as needed by MD, per Charge nurse instructions. + Takes vital signs accurately at prescribed times. + Turns and positions patients. + Accurate documentation of intake and output. + Responsible for the following treatments: + finger stick glucometer + hot and cold compresses + simple dressing + perineal care + post mortem care + weights + Adheres to infection control standards. + Monitors IV’s in conjunction with co-assigned nurse and Charge nurse. + Reports any changes in patient’s condition promptly to charge nurse. + Documentation of care in patient record, i.e. flow sheet. + Utilizes good communication skills, answers the phone in a professional manner. + Assist in Quality improvement program. + Other duties as assigned. Experience: + No experience required Education: + High School or equivalent preferred. Licenses/Certifications: + BLS Certification ​​​​​​​ About Us: Margaretville Hospital Margaretville Hospital, in Margaretville, NY, is home to Delaware County’s most advanced critical-care access hospital. This 15-bed facility cares for more than 240 inpatients annually while performing 14,000 outpatient procedures each year. Margaretville Hospital was named one of the top 100 critical-access hospitals in the nation by the National Rural Health Association. It provides emergency care, ambulatory care services, laboratory testing, medical imaging, physical and occupational therapy, swing-bed rehabilitation programs, respite care, and board-certified specialist and wellness education. Benefits: We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes: + Health Insurance + Dental + Vision + Retirement Savings Plan + Flexible Savings Account + Paid Time Off + Holidays + Tuition Reimbursement Apply Now External Applicant link (https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/wmc1/#/preApply/25572) Internal Applicant link Talent Community Search Jobs Hiring Events (https://wmchealthjobs.org/job-events-list/)