Nurse Assistant
JOB SUMMARY
Under general supervision, is responsible for nurse assisting duties of average difficulty in providing basic support to licensed health care providers; and performs related work as required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Assisting and Caring for Others
Performs BLS (Basic Life Support), CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), and other emergency responses.
Provides health care support as directed by the immediate supervisor.
Follow a prescribed health care plan or protocol.
Take the patient's vital signs.
Identifies patient's allergies.
Handling and Moving Objects
Provides specimens for transport to an outside laboratory.
Performing General Physical Activity:
Provides basic support to licensed medical providers (e.g., lifting, transferring and holding children, stocking and cleaning clinic rooms, and maintaining supply rooms).
Provides direct daily living care for residents: bathes dresses and feeds residents; moves, lifts or transfers residents.
Monitor Processes, Material or Surroundings
Performs lab controls to ensure accuracy of equipment and materials.
Interacting with Computers
Interacts with multiple computer software systems and websites to enter and receive information as appropriate.
Documenting/Recording Information
Documents completed tests and results in a written and/or computerized format.
Records appropriate procedure codes on documents in a written format.
Performing Administrative Activities
Ensures confidentiality of client information according to state and federal guidelines.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Complies with and adapts to current state and federal programs and policies and all applicable laws.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Serves clients with dignity and respect in a professional manner.
Processing Information
Verifies appropriate codes based on procedures.
Calculates Body Mass Index (BMI) using standardized formula.
Developing and Building Teams
Demonstrates responsibilities for other co-workers’ job duties to cover breaks, lunches, absences, etc., to ensure and maintain interpersonal relationships and an efficient work flow.
Getting Information
Interviews the client to determine the purpose of the visit.
Questions the client for medical history and understanding of clinical procedures.
Assesses the client for requested and/or additional services.
Obtains the necessary vital signs, measurements, screenings and laboratory tests.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Maintains positive, constructive and cooperative communication with supervisors or peers.
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Serves as a liaison between staff, vendors and other external sources.
Informs clients of programs, procedures and the accessibility of services.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK
High School Diploma; and
Valid driver’s license.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Knowledge
Customer and Personal
Service Mathematics
Public Safety and Security
Skills
Active Learning
Active Listening
Mathematics
Reading Comprehension
Speaking
Writing Coordination
Service Orientation
Social Perceptiveness
Quality Control Analysis
Time Management
Abilities
Deductive Reasoning
Inductive Reasoning
Mathematical Reasoning
Memorization
Number Facility
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Problem Sensitivity
Selective Attention
Spatial Orientation
Time Sharing
Visualization
Written Comprehension
Written Expression
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Finger Dexterity
Manual Dexterity
Extent Flexibility
Gross Body Coordination
Auditory Attention
Speech Clarity
Speech Recognition
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, reach and manipulate objects, tools and/or controls. The position requires mobility. Duties may involve moving materials weighing up to 10 pounds on a regular basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 50% of the work period while operating equipment, such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and similar machines. The position requires hearing, mental acuity, speaking, and visual acuity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Most work is performed in a well-lighted, modern office setting with centrally controlled heating and air conditioning. Full-time 37.5 hours weekly, Monday-Friday.
BENEFITS
Full time benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, optional USAble, paid holidays, paid sick days, paid vacation, EAP, retirement planning, pension, employee clinic, employee discounts, and more.
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