Nursing Assistant

Assist patients with performing activities of daily living when delegated by RN. Keep the nurse up to date on any changes in patient information. Exhibit exceptional patient experience by upholding Beacon values of respect, trust, integrity and compassion. Functions within the relationship-based care nursing model. Reports to the Director.

• MISSION:
  We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• VALUES:
  Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• SERVICE GOALS:
  Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

• Completes other job-related duties and projects as assigned.
• Receives patient feedback via call backs, leader rounds, or surveys.

• Exhibits self-care as evidenced by balancing workload and scheduling lunch breaks.
• Schedules and utilizes vacation days to renew/refresh as appropriate.
• Recognizes stress or situational frustration while on duty and takes respite time as appropriate.
• Behavior positively contributes to culture on the unit as evidenced by following Code of Mutual Respect.
• Allows core values and standards of behavior to drive practice around care of team, patients and families.

• Accepts accountability and responsibility to address issues and conflicts. Follows up with unit director as needed.
• Acts as a role model and precepts new associates as requested.

• Communicate, collaborate, and function with other members of the health team.
• Gives accurate shift report.
• Follows Team STEPPS principles including participation in shift briefs, debriefs, and huddles to improve communication, patient care, and teamwork.
• Relays accurate pertinent information to nurse, physicians, director, and other departments in a timely manner.
• Responds promptly to patient, family and staff needs. Assists in emergency situations as directed.
• Fosters a sense of trust and collaboration among team members and other departments.

• Takes ownership and pride in their job.
• Respect the dignity and rights of the patient regardless of socioeconomic status, personal attributes or nature of health problem.
• Maintain each patient's right to privacy by protecting confidential information.

• Monitors stock supplies and materials, and reports shortages.
• Keeps the patient rooms and department areas neat and orderly.
• Performs QA checks as directed.

Clinical Care

• Obtains and documents height, weight, intake and output, vital signs, blood glucose, and reports any abnormal findings in a timely manner.
• Picks up and delivers blood products per policy.
• Appropriately collects and delivers specimens.
• Completes purposeful hourly rounding.
• Assists with answering call lights.
• Delivers 1:1 staffing care when requested.

Activity of Daily Living

• Attends to hygiene and grooming needs of patients.
• Provides safe patient environment.
• Provides patient mobility, ambulation, positioning, and transportation.
• Assures the patient receives the correct diet and assists with feeding as needed.
• Thoroughly documents all patient care provided.

• Seek education and supervision as necessary.
• Participates in councils, committees, and process improvement activities.
• Has regular and prompt attendance.

Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established time frames.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established time frames.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR), and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and…