Louisville, KY, USA
1 day ago
Nursing Assistant

Full-Time Dayshift

$3,000 Sign-on Bonus

ScionHealth is committed to a culture of service excellence as demonstrated by our employees’ adherence to the service excellence principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism, and Responsibility.

As our most acute level of care, our specialty hospitals offer the samecritical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our clinicians play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients.

Job Summary

Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in assigned area. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, emotional support and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel.

Essential Functions

Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient careProvides general nursing care such as positioning the patient, lifting, turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in the use of bed pan, urinal or commode, ambulating the patient, preoperative and post operative care, and application of binder or anti embolic stockings, bed bath, oral/hair/back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table, and beside stand, straightening patient room and other general care necessary during the shiftTakes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements accurately. Documents in a timely mannerPrepares patient room and bed for admission and transfers and ensures all necessary
equipment is in room. Maintains an attractive and comfortable environment for patients with special consideration to cleanliness of room, ventilation, and lightingAssists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures. Assist with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal propertyAnswers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds as appropriateUnder the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs routine treatment procedures such as enemas, application of appliances for heat and coldAble to release, remove, and reapply restraints to patient under the direction of an RN. Ensures patient is in proper position and alignmentAssist Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment proceduresServes and removes patient meal tray in timely manner. Assists with feeding and/or preparing items such as opening milk container, cutting food for patientTransports patients to and from various departments as requested. Provide post-mortem care and assists in transporting bodies to the morgue or designated area

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skillsBasic computer knowledgeAble to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situationsAbility to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departmentsMust read, write and speak fluent EnglishMust have good and regular attendanceApproximate percent of time required to travel\: 0%Performs other related duties as assigned

Full-Time Dayshift

$3,000 Sign-on Bonus

ScionHealth is committed to a culture of service excellence as demonstrated by our employees’ adherence to the service excellence principles of Pride, Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect, Fun, Professionalism, and Responsibility.

As our most acute level of care, our specialty hospitals offer the samecritical care patients receive in a traditional hospital or intensive care unit, but for an extended recovery period. Our clinicians play a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients.

Job Summary

Assists professional nursing personnel in providing patient care in assigned area. Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, emotional support and performs more complex clinical skills under the direction of professional nursing personnel.

Essential Functions

Consults with and keeps supervisor informed of unit activities, needs, and problems related to patient careProvides general nursing care such as positioning the patient, lifting, turning, applying/utilizing special equipment, assisting in the use of bed pan, urinal or commode, ambulating the patient, preoperative and post operative care, and application of binder or anti embolic stockings, bed bath, oral/hair/back care, changing bed linens, cleaning over bed table, and beside stand, straightening patient room and other general care necessary during the shiftTakes and records temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, blood pressure, and intake and output measurements accurately. Documents in a timely mannerPrepares patient room and bed for admission and transfers and ensures all necessary
equipment is in room. Maintains an attractive and comfortable environment for patients with special consideration to cleanliness of room, ventilation, and lightingAssists in patient admission, transfer, and discharge procedures. Assist with handling and care of patient belongings and other personal propertyAnswers patient call lights, telephone, and paging system and responds as appropriateUnder the direction of the Registered Nurse, performs routine treatment procedures such as enemas, application of appliances for heat and coldAble to release, remove, and reapply restraints to patient under the direction of an RN. Ensures patient is in proper position and alignmentAssist Registered Nurse and/or LVN/LPN with complicated patient treatment proceduresServes and removes patient meal tray in timely manner. Assists with feeding and/or preparing items such as opening milk container, cutting food for patientTransports patients to and from various departments as requested. Provide post-mortem care and assists in transporting bodies to the morgue or designated area

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skillsBasic computer knowledgeAble to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities and function under stressful situationsAbility to maintain a good working relationship both within the department and with other departmentsMust read, write and speak fluent EnglishMust have good and regular attendanceApproximate percent of time required to travel\: 0%Performs other related duties as assigned

Education

High school diploma or GED requiredCompletion of course for nursing assistants preferred

Licenses/Certification

Current BLS Certification required

Experience

Minimum six months’ experience in acute or long-term care facility preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED requiredCompletion of course for nursing assistants preferred

Licenses/Certification

Current BLS Certification required

Experience

Minimum six months’ experience in acute or long-term care facility preferred
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