Nursing Aide - Appalachian Regional Healthcare : Job Details

The Nurse Aide is responsible for performing basic nursing procedures in assisting in the care of patients. Responsibilities Provides personal care including bath, shampoo, shave, back rub, positions patients, makes beds, prepares patients for meals, feeds patients, and passes ice water. Answers all signal lights and bells promptly to determine and meet patient needs. Collects specimens, stool, urine, sputum, etc. Collects input and output and records appropriately. Collects and records vital signs on patient. Obtain and records pertinent patient information per hospital policy. Assists and/or feeds patients, provides between meal nourishment's, provides fresh drinking water and encourages fluids when indicated. Assists in progressive ambulation of patients by wheelchair, stretcher, and bed. Administers enemas, douches and inserts rectal tubes and documents appropriately. Applies ace bandages and elastic stockings, fills hot water bottles, ice bags, pads and humidifiers. Cares for Fole...Aide, Nursing, Healthcare, Patient