Nursing Assistant GPU, Part-time Eves

Company: Steward Health Care
Location: Ayer
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Location: Nashoba Valley Medical CenterPosted Date: 10/28/2022Job Summary: Assists patients with activities of daily living, provides basic nursing care to geriatric psychiatric patients and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the team and/or unit.Job Responsibilities:

• Provides general aspects of care that meet psychosocial or physical needs or both simultaneously, within the Nursing Assistant's scope of practice.
• Meets communication needs of patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned, within the Nursing Assistant's scope of practice.
• Assists in admission, transfer and discharge of patient.
• Performs basic patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate to the RN any observed changes in patient status and responses.
• Maintains awareness of the needs of geriatric patient.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to team leader, co-workers and physicians.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.Job Qualifications:
  • High School graduate or equivalent.
  • Successful completion of certified nursing assistant program.
  • CNA Certification or current RN student with documentation of completion of two clinical rotations.
  • Current BLS certification.
  • Minimum of six months to one year of related work experience, preferred.
    Additional Information Important COVID message:Please note, Nashoba Valley Medical Center is taking additional, necessary preparations to ensure patients can receive compassionate care in a safe, carefully managed environment - with confidence and without fear. Our Safe and Ready program consists of a rigorous [five-point] standard ensuring patient safety, confidence and convenience: Expanded hours will allow previously cancelled procedures to be scheduled as quickly as possible. Any COVID-19 related care takes place in designated areas away from other patients and their families. Emergency Departments are reorganized to be a safe place to treat all emergency patients. A stringent cleaning policy has been implemented throughout the hospital. A strictly controlled visitor and masking policy is required for patient safety. You can rest assured that we have made the necessary preparations to provide care in a safe, controlled and professional way.

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