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<div>Job Summary
The nursing assistant performs nursing procedures and patient care tasks.
Essential Functions<ul><li>
Assist the nurse and physicians in examination and treatment of patients</li><li>
Obtain vital signs routinely and as needed (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations)</li><li>
Perform EKG and collection of blood specimens (must use proper procedure and have completed all required competencies)</li><li>
Point-of-care testing &ndash; perform finger-sticks for blood glucose monitoring (if critical results and an additional finger-stick is required, RN or MD only will perform an additional stick for further assessment) PCT will not draw a second finger-stick in response to critical results. Also, codes for POC equipment must be kept up-to-date and should not expire. (Failure to keep codes current will result of removal from the schedule until employee is in compliance)</li><li>
Keep all hospital issued personal ID codes confidential and current</li><li>
Change patient bed linen, empty Foleys and perform bed bath independently and with the RN and or MD as requested</li><li>
Must receive a verbal/written report from the RN prior to administering care of patient</li><li>
Must be able to document all patient care activities in the electronic medical record</li><li>
Must be able to maintain communications among health care team</li><li>
Must be in proper uniform at all times</li><li>
Must use proper body mechanics for self and when caring for the patient</li><li>
Must keep patient safe at all times</li><li>
Complete assigned duties as directed by the RN and or Nurse Manager</li><li>
Answer ALL call lights and assist patients as needed (ALL patients are everyone&rsquo;s responsibility)</li><li>
Assist patients with personal hygiene, toileting needs, grooming and assist with feedings (if appropriate) and keep patients NPO if required</li><li>
Must be in compliances with policies, procedures, regulations according to departmental standards</li><li>
Assist with patient mobility in and out of bed, assist with ambulation</li><li>
Patient safety monitoring as requested (one-to-one observation and or observation of line-of-sight orders)</li><li>
Provide emotional support, be empathetic and approachable</li><li>
Performing daily round on all patients independently and with Primary Nurse or Nurse Manager on the unit</li><li>
Orient, monitor and provide feedback for new hires</li><li>
Keep current with all education provided by the Education Department and Managers</li><li>
Be prepared and assist with preparation for all outside agency visits</li><li>
Must be able to bend, kneel, reach, and lift over 50 lbs</li><li>
Must be in proper uniform attire at all times</li><li>
Perform service recovery and address patient and or visitor issues immediately</li><li>
Collect data and unit specific quality indicator measures</li><li>
Ensure patient rooms are organized, clean, orderly, and adequately stocked at par level with appropriate supplies</li></ul><ul><li>
Ensure that all waste material (ie. Linen, sharps, garbage, etc.) are disposed of properly and safely</li><li>
Maintain a safe and quiet environment</li><li>
Must keep all equipment plugged-in and charged for immediate and ongoing use at all times</li><li>
Must immediately report any malfunctioning equipment</li><li>
Perform safe techniques during all procedures</li><li>
Maintain patient rights and confidentiality according to organizational standards</li><li>
Must maintain open communications with the family, staff, patients and physicians</li><li>
Perform all other duties as needed</li></ul> 
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Minimum Education/Certifications
Must have a High School Diploma and or GED
Must have EKG, Phlebotomy Certificate
Must have BLS Certification (American Health Association for Healthcare)
Must have great interpersonal, customer service skills, and telephone etiquette
Minimum Work Experience
 
1 year or more experience in an acute care setting.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:Must be willing to work holidays, weekends and provide additional coverage as needed 
CareWell Health provides a salary/hourly rate range for all open positions to comply with New Jersey Law. The rates listed for each position is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member&rsquo;s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). The salary range does not include bonuses/incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation which can be discussed in detail with your Talent Acquisition Specialist. 
 The salary/hourly rate range for this position is: $35/hr-$45/hr
Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by CareWell Health. Candidates should discuss salary/hourly compensation and details of our comprehensive benefits with our Talent Acquisition Specialist if selected for an interview.
We offer an excellent benefit package including, but not limited to, the following benefit offerings: 
 
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance 
Basic Life and Disability Insurance 
Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program 
401(k) 
Paid Holidays and a generous Paid Time Off Plan</div>

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