Provides direct patient care to adult and geriatric populations, under the guidance and direction of the Registered Nurse.
include patient hygiene, patient mobility, vital signs, and blood glucose monitoring, as well as various housekeeping and cleaning duties to maintain a safe, clean environment.
Admits/Discharges/Transfers patient and completes appropriate forms Provides for patient hygiene Provides for patients food and fluid needs Assists with patient mobility Obtains and records vital signs Maintains safe environment of care Provides for appropriate pressure ulcer prevention Performs finger stick blood glucose monitoring under the direction of the RN Completes documentation accurately and in a timely manner according to hospital policies and procedures Provides age-appropriate and population specific patient care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to primarily adult, and geriatrics populations as indicated Supports patient’s rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural, ethical, and religious diversity.
Adheres to standard precautions and infection control standards. Qualifications Education Requirements and Other
Education Level : High school diploma or equivalent Certification/Licensure : Current Nurse Assistant certification by the State of Illinois, documentation of previous Nurse Assistant certification within the past 5 years, and/or documentation of on the job training in a patient care setting equivalent to nurse assistant training preferred. BLS certification required Experience
Long term care, rehabilitation, and/or medical surgical care experience preferred
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