Nursing Assistant - No Experience Required - Health Alliance of Hudson Valley : Job Details

Job Details:

The Nursing Assistant carries out all assignments given by the Registered Nurse, is accountable for all patient care given during a shift, is responsible for adhering to all standards of nursing care and for promoting teamwork among co-workers.

Responsibilities:

* Assist patients with all aspects of personal hygiene (bathing, shaving, oral care, giving and removing bedpan or urinal, etc.)

* Ensures patient's dietary needs are met Assist with serving trays, assists with completion of menus, provides snacks as needed and provides fluids.

* Provides a safe and comfortable environment.

* Obtains specimens as needed by MD, per Charge nurse instructions.

* Takes vital signs accurately at prescribed times.

* Turns and positions patients.

* Accurate documentation of intake and output.

* Responsible for the following treatments:

* finger stick glucometer

* hot and cold compresses

* simple dressing

* perineal care

* post mortem care

* weights

* Adheres to infection control standards.

* Monitors IV's in conjunction with co-assigned nurse and Charge nurse.

* Reports any changes in patient's condition promptly to charge nurse.

* Documentation of care in patient record, i.e. flow sheet.

* Utilizes good communication skills, answers the phone in a professional manner.

* Assist in Quality improvement program.

* Other duties as assigned.

Experience:

* No experience required

Education:

* High School or equivalent preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

* BLS Certification

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About Us:

Margaretville Hospital

Margaretville Hospital, in Margaretville, NY, is home to Delaware County's most advanced critical-care access hospital. This 15-bed facility cares for more than 240 inpatients annually while performing 14,000 outpatient procedures each year. Margaretville Hospital was named one of the top 100 critical-access hospitals in the nation by the National Rural Health Association. It provides emergency care, ambulatory care services, laboratory testing, medical imaging, physical and occupational therapy, swing-bed rehabilitation programs, respite care, and board-certified specialist and wellness education.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:

* Health Insurance

* Dental

* Vision

* Retirement Savings Plan

* Flexible Savings Account

* Paid Time Off

* Holidays

* Tuition Reimbursement