Nursing Assistant

Job Purpose & Position Overview 

The certified nursing assistant provides basic personal care, obtains vital sign measurements and promotes quality healthcare delivery for patients admitted to the Inpatient department. In addition, the certified nursing assistant may also assist in screening patients in the Outpatient department dependent on patient care requirements and workload responsibilities.  

Specific Job Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Provides or assists patients with personal hygiene 

• Obtains vital sign measurements 

• Obtains Intake/Output 

• Use of glucometer to obtain blood glucose 

• Assists with activities of daily living 

• Assists with ambulation and/or patient transfers 

• Collects specimens for laboratory testing 

• Provides assistance with one to one visual observation of patients at risk for fall or Suicide Ideation 

• Stock medical supply items 

• Assists with proper cleaning of medical equipment 

• Documents patient encounter in Electronic Health Record 

• Responds to patient requests promptly 

• Reports abnormal vital signs to Registered Nurse 

• Recognizes gross change in patient condition and reports to Registered Nurse promptly 

• Maintains clean work environment 

• Complies with Infection Control practices 

• Demonstrates excellent customer service 

• Performs clerical duties  

Qualifications/Skills: 

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. is required. 

• Currently licensed as a Nursing Assistant. 

• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) 

Knowledge Requirements: 

• Possesses the knowledge, skills and ability to observe the patients’ physical and emotional response to care 

• Ability to communicate ad interact with all members of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team 

Physical Requirements:   

• Normal to heavy work which includes the ability to lift up to 20-50 lbs. Lifting and/or transferring of patients may involve heavy lifting. 

• Regularly required to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, phone, and various office or medical equipment. 

• Manual dexterity with cooperatively free range of motion of all extremities including neck, fingers, hands, wrists, elbows, arms, shoulders, waist, legs, hips, knee joints, ankles, and feet is required. 

• Fine motor skills required. 

Language Requirements:   

• Must possess the ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently.  

• Must demonstrate professional verbal and written communications skills.  

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations: 

• All applicants will comply with 45 CFR 1301, Subpart D, Section 1301.31, C and D, which require all prospective employees to sign a declaration prior to employment regarding all arrests and convictions of child abuse or violent felonies and to comply with PL 101-630 and PL 101-637 regarding criminal records check. 

WCHS is an equal opportunity employer. Employment practices are free of discrimination. As provided by Federal Law, all qualified Native American applicants shall receive preference over Non-Native American applicants. In the absence of qualified Native American applicants, consideration will be given to all other applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, disability or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits. 

Please note the position description duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.