Job Description

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:

• Current CPR certficiation

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

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