Nursing Assistant

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Under the direction of a Registered Nurse assumes responsibility for the collection of data related to patient status. Performance of basic nursing procedures. On-going collection and documentation of patient data. Assistance with treatments and procedures. Assistance with maintenance of patient care equipment. Accountabilities Assists patients with activities of daily living. Turns and repositions patients alone or with assistance. May transport patients and assist with walking. Assists with fall prevention interventions and patient restraints as delegated. - 30% Provides patient care as delegated by the RN including, but not limited to, non-sterile soaks, application of non-sterile simple dressings, perineal care. - 20% Performs data collection including vital signs, fluid intake and outake and basic and sterile specimen collection. Properly documents and maintains data on medical record and informs RN of activities performed, observations of patients and changes in patient status. - 15% Runs errands, answers telephone, answers and responds to call lights. - 15% Performs point of care testing as trained and delegated by RN. Reports lab values to RN. - 10% Provides and documents comfort and non-pharmacological pain management measures. - 10% Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive. Minimum Requirements High School diploma or equivalent OR post high school diploma / highest degree earned Completion of a nursing assistant or patient care tech program. Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant Other Required Skills and Experience Basic Computer Skills Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier) Data Entry Mathematical Skills Patient equip (suction, vitals, defib) In Lieu Of The Minimum Requirements Noted Above In lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course, will accept current or former South Carolina CN A certification as proof of completed state required training at time of hire. Work Shift Night (United States of America) Location Oconee Medical Campus Facility 1064 Oconee Memorial Hospital Department Surgical Specialty Share your talent with us. Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.