SHC, 3 West, Nursing Assistant, 24 hrs, Night Shift, e/o wkend and holidays

Responsibilities

Spaulding Hospital Cambridge Job Description

Job Title: Nursing Assistant Job Code [ ] Grade [ ]

Department: Nursing Reports To: Nurse Manager

General Summary: Provide basic nursing care to assigned patients including: bathing, toileting, feeding, positioning, and mobility.

Qualifications:

1. Graduation from high school or equivalent preferred.

2. Minimum of one-year experience as a nursing assistant, or graduation from a nursing assistant program.

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Typical Physical Requirements (within a normal eight-hour shift)

Check those demands that apply to the job. Note: Only checked demands will be included in the final job description.

Lifting: Is lifting required in the job? [ ] Yes [ ] No

[ ] Shoulder to knee

[ ] Knee to floor

[ ] Maximum weight to be lifted independently: 15 pounds

[ ] Lifting 0 to 10 pounds: __ times per hour, __ per day

Carrying: Is carrying required in the job? [ ] Yes [ ] No

[ ] Maximum weight to be carried: pounds

[ ] Distance to be carried: feet

[ ] Carrying 10 top 25 pounds: ____ times per hour, ____ per day

[ ] Carrying 0 to 25 pounds: ____times per hour, ____ per day

Typical Physical Requirements (continued)

Vision: Are there any sight requirements associated with the job? [ ] Yes [ ] No

[ ] Depth perception

[ ] Ability to adjust vision to bring objects into focus

[ ] Specific visual requirement(s): ability to distinguish colors and read numbers

Miscellaneous Physical Tasks: Are any of the tasks below required in the job? [ ] Yes [ ] No

[ ] Occasional prolonged standing/walking

[ ] Occasionally lifts supplies/equipment

[ ] Manual dexterity and mobility

[ ] Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching

Typical Work Environment

Check those work environments that apply to the job. Note: Only checked items will be included in the final job description.

[ ] Dust other irritants

[ ] use hands for gross grasping/manipulation

[ ] use hands for fine manipulation

Required Safety Equipment

None

Core Competency Requirements:

1. Accepts responsibility for nursing assistant performance expectations Does not meet Meets expectations Exceeds expectations

a) Accepts responsibilities delegated by the RN/LPN that fall within the nursing assistant job description

b) Clarifies assignments with the RN

c) Observes and reports pertinent information to the RN

d) Organizes and completes assigned tasks within the allotted time

e) Maintains confidentiality within legal and regulatory parameters

Comments:

2. Provides age-appropriate care to patients as directed by the team leader Does not meet Meets expectations Exceeds expectations

a) Provides patient privacy, confidentiality, comfort, and safety during care delivery

b) Incorporates active/passive range of motion exercises into care routine as appropriate exercises

c) Encourages patient independence while meeting patient care needs

Comments:

3. Maintains a safe environment Does not meet Meets expectations Exceeds expectations

a) Recognizes and removes safety hazards from patient care areas: unneeded or broken equipment, spills, electrical hazards

b) Maintains bed safety: low position , functioning brakes, side rails as directed

c) Follows standard precautions with all activities

d) Performs safety watch duties as directed by team leader

e) Responds to emergency situations as directed by RN and hospital policy

f) Observes and reports unsafe conditions to the team leader

Comments:

4. Contributes to the efficient operation of the patient care unit Does not meet Meets expectations Exceeds expectations

a) Responds to all patient call lights immediately

b) Participates in maintaining neatness of the patient