Nursing Assistant - Maternity - 24 hours, Evenings

Nursing Assistant

The Nursing Assistant is responsible for providing patient care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse. This role supports patients with activities of daily living and helps maintain a safe and clean environment.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Provides constant observation for patients at risk for injury.

2. Obtains and reports vital signs, pulse oximetry, and non-invasive blood pressure.

3. Performs blood glucose testing and EKGs as indicated.

4. Provides safe patient transportation and reports changes in condition or behavior.

5. Retrieves and cleans equipment between uses.

6. Follows equipment management protocols on the assigned unit.

7. Records intake, output, height, weight, and vital signs in the electronic medical record.

8. Documents blood glucose results, personal care completion, and patient activity.

9. Ensures call light is within patient reach and bed is in low position 100% of the time.

10. Maintains a clean and safe environment.

11. Collects and transports specimens per MRMC standards.

12. Transports patients using all safety measures.

13. Washes hands before and after patient care.

14. Follows infection control guidelines for patients on precautions.

15. Maintains current CPR certification and job-related competencies.

16. Precepts new nursing assistants per department orientation plan.

17. Takes responsibility for own actions in patient care delivery.

18. Applies knowledge of growth and development stages to patient care.

19. Demonstrates age-appropriate communication and support.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education Required: 1. High School Diploma or equivalent 2. Current CPR certification

2a. If not currently certified, CPR/BLS is required within 30 days of hire.

Experience/Skills Required: Must meet at least one of the following: 1. One year of nursing assistant experience 2. Completion of a nursing assistant training program 3. Current nursing assistant certification (CNA) 4. Participation in the MRMC nursing assistant training program