St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Nursing Assistant is primarily responsible for providing health care to patients. The Nursing Assistant participates in data collection, planning, and implementation of patient care.

The intent of this job description is to provide a summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this position and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Performs clinical procedures within scope of practice.

• Performs the following tasks as assigned:
• Vital signs and weights
• Intake and output measurements
• Ambulating patients
• Glucometry
• Specimen collection
• Completion of assigned documentation
• Follows treatment plan as directed by licensed personnel.
• Assists in the admission, discharge and transfer of patients

• Performs necessary functions to ensure patient comfort and satisfaction with service.

• Performs out of bed/back to bed as appropriate.

• Answers patient and visitor inquiries.

• Transports patients and specimens. Runs errands as needed.

• Maintains patientoom in neat, orderly manner.

• Accepts responsibility for providing safe, appropriate, quality patient care.

• Communicates changes in patientsnditions and unit concerns with the unit-based team.

• Restocks unit supplies as needed.

• Performs 1:1 watches as assigned.

• Takes active role in unit based performance improvement.

• Maintains awareness of unit budget.

• Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs.

• Assists in orienting and educating new staff.

• Other related duties as assigned.

• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information.

• Demonstrates/models the Networkervice Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).

• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.

• Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.

• Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.

• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.

• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.

• Demonstrates competency in transfusion related function of appropriately picking up blood or blood products from the Blood Bank and delivering to the requesting RN.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!