Nursing Assistant - Oncology

Job Overview

Department:
Navicent Health Medical Center – Nursing:
Medical/Surgical IU 9 Main.
Status:
Full time.
Benefits Eligible:
Yes.
Hours Per Week: 36.

Schedule:

Day shift – 7A – 7P.
Pay Range: $16.80 – $25.20 per hour.

Demonstrates competency in the physical care of the patient according to AHF/unit patient care standards, including the following as appropriate for the unit:

• Personal care for all body systems, including bathing, oral hygiene, perineal care, linen changes and hair care.
• Pre‑ and post‑op / procedure care.
• Post‑mortem care.
• Patient in restraints.
• Placement of electrodes for cardiac, respiratory and/or fetal monitoring.
• Assisting with ambulation and exercise.
• Patients with infectious diseases including TB, hepatitis, AIDS, including those requiring isolation.
• Correct positioning of patients in beds, chairs, and specialty surfaces.
• Transfer of patient (e.g., bed to chair, bed to commode or back).
• Transportation of patients on wheelchair, stretcher, bed, etc.
• Demonstrates competency in skin care protocols and care.
• Accurately performs / documents intake / output, vital signs, weights and other monitoring, including computerized charting.
• Promptly notifies nurse of abnormal vital signs, observations, physical complaints, etc.
• Patient with latex allergies.
• Assist in identifying patients at risk for falls and preventing falls.
• Maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment for the patient, including correct handling of body fluids and appropriate cleaning of equipment between patients.
• Demonstrates utilization of proper body mechanics and appropriate lift techniques / resources.
• Performs glucose monitoring via fingerstick.

Implements admission, transfer and discharge procedures, according to AHF/unit standards:

• Assists with timely admission, discharge or transfer.
• Provides explanations of the physical environment, including communication devices.
• Accurately records relevant and required information on the appropriate documentation tool.
• Collects and properly forwards patient's personal belongings at the time of transfer, discharge or death, documenting disposition.
• Assures unused equipment and supplies are cleaned / removed from the patient's room after discontinuation.
• Utilizes discharge process, to include bed tracking, when discharging / transferring patients.

Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills:

• Assures timely and appropriate communication of patient / family issues.
• Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients, families and members of the health care team through effective use of verbal and non‑verbal communication skills.
liUtilizes appropriate lines of authority.
• Maintains confidentiality in accordance with hospital policies.
• Demonstrates effective conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrates awareness of satisfaction issues and contributes to resolution and improvement.

Demonstrates competence in the following skills:

• Time management and prioritization.
• Teamwork.
• Problem solving and critical thinking.
• Organization of work and environment.
• Timely response to patient / nurse needs and requests.

Participates in maintaining supplies, equipment and unit cleanliness:

• Maintains a neat and orderly appearance of patient areas.
• Restocks supplies at the bedside, supply shelves, and other designated areas.
• Reports broken, malfunctioning or missing equipment to the appropriate person.
• Ensures appropriate charges are made.
• Properly handles, stores, cleans and maintains equipment.
• Efficiently and appropriately uses supplies, linen and dietary items.

Demonstrates self‑growth / accountability:

• Participates in quality assurance and PI activities.
• Participates in at least 50% of unit meetings and reads / initials minutes of all meetings not attended.
• Maintains awareness of hospital / division / unit procedure / policy changes which affect the delivery of patient care.
• Verbalizes how his / her job supports organizational / departmental goals and pillars of excellence.
• Demonstrates Cultural Commitments.
• Assures competency maintained.
• Complies with unit‑specific articulated job expectations.

Demonstrates competency in all required complex care activities within their home units as determined by unit…