Nursing Assistant Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

Job summary 1

We are seeking a Nursing Assistant to join our Center. The Nursing Assistant assists nurses in the delivery of nursing care through participation in the nursing process. Demonstrates regard for the dignity and respect of all patients, their families, guests and representatives of other organizations as well as fellow employees, volunteers and medical staff in support of the Medical Center's mission to provide consistent quality health care services in a professional, caring and responsive environment. The Nursing Assistant will demonstrate responsibility for individual performance and efficient utilization of products, supplies, and equipment. Will utilize time to insure the timely completion of duties and to promote financial viability through provision of services a reasonable cost.

Duties & Responsibilities 1

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Displays a caring and responsive attitude and represents the Medical Center in a positive manner and conducts all activities respecting patient/customer rights and expectations. Regularly maintains a neat appearance and adheres to departmental dress, including the wearing of appropriate identification. Interpersonal relations with other health care workers are regularly fostered in a courteous and friendly manner as evidenced by managerial observation and peer input.
Makes observations of patient condition and reports and documents information as requested. Has good communication skills with patients/families and co-workers and is able to make suggestions regarding the patient's needs for nursing care.
Performs and documents nursing care activities as assigned, consistent with established procedures.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skill specific to a nursing assistant in the area of assignment. (i.e. patient hygiene, vital signs, emptying and documenting of urine outputs, procedures, etc).
- There is evidence in performance that consideration is given to age and how it relates to care and interventions in the pediatric, adult and geriatric patient.
- Consistently makes extra efforts to achieve patient/customer expectations while discharging job responsibilities. Maintains confidentiality of patient and departmental information with no infractions as noted by manager.
- Regularly performs job tasks in accordance with hospital and department policy and procedure, including appropriate use of equipment, machines, appropriate use in wearing of physical barriers and safety equipment.

Requirements & Skills 1

High School Diploma or equivalent
- Completion of UAP course or Nursing 101
- Not required but prefer six months of Nursing Assistant experience or currently enrolled in LPN/RN nursing program with successful completion of Nursing
- Basic Life Saving certification (BLS) for healthcare providers

Job summary 2

As a Nursing Assistant, you’ll provide supportive nursing care for residents. This position provides direct patient care for adult and geriatric residents, for both short and long-term lengths of stay.

Duties & Responsibilities 2

Provides resident personal care such as: bathing, transfers, toileting, dressing, feeding, vital signs, etc.
- Reports changes in resident condition.
- Promotes independence of residents by fostering self help skills.
- Responsible for keeping the residents' environment clean, orderly, and stocked with supplies.

Requirements & Skills 2

Must be at least 18 years old.
Registered with the Department of Health Nursing Assistant Registry in good standing.

Job summary 3

A Nursing Assistant enhances the effectiveness of the clinical team by collecting patient data, responding to resident/patient requests, providing personal care, and maintaining the clinical environment.

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Requirements & Skills 3

High School Diploma required
1 year acute or long term experience preferred
Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required

Job summary 4

The Nursing Assistant provides basic, quality patient focused care in clinical setting under daily direction and supervision of Registered Nurse (RN) in accordance with the standards of practice within guidelines of corresponding state regulations. Performs delegated tasks in patient care setting that supports environment of patient care and assures patients and family are treated in a holistic manner with dignity and respect.

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Requirements & Skills 4

Nurse Aide in good standing as indicated with the State Registry in which the team member practices
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days
High School Graduate
Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED)
No experience required
- Basic computer skills
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to set priorities

Job summary 5

Nursing Assistant assists nursing service personnel with a variety of patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients.

Duties & Responsibilities 5

Assists with personal hygiene, takes vital signs and changes bed linens.
May serve and collect food trays, provide for between-meal nourishment, and clean, sterilize, store and prepare other supplies.
Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
- Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
- Works under immediate supervision.
- Typically reports to a registered nurse or supervisor.

Requirements & Skills 5

Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
Required: High school diploma or GED
Certifications: CPR

Job summary 6

Under the direction of a licensed nurse, the Nursing Assistant delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. You will perform various patient care activities and related nonprofessional services essential to caring for personal needs and comfort of patients. The Nursing Assistant must obtain certification from a state approved certified nursing assistant program within four months of hire.

Duties & Responsibilities 6

Assist patient with or performs daily living activities - eating, bathing, getting dressed, toileting.
Obtain and record patient vital signs and weights.
- Position patients in correct body alignment in and out of bed.
- Care for patients' personal belongings.
- Make patients' beds.

Requirements & Skills 6

A minimum of a high school education or high school equivalency diploma is preferred
- Basic knowledge of computer use or willingness to learn
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the spoken English language
- Must obtain Certification from a state approved certified nursing assistant program within four months of hire

Job summary 7

The Nursing Assistant performs direct and indirect patient care of the neonate, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient as directed by their supervisor. Provides patient care support, maintenance of nursing unit, housekeeping, dietary tasks, and patient requests. Provides transportation and ensures safety of patients throughout hospital transports.

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Requirements & Skills 7

High School Diploma or GED preferred
Previous health care experience preferred
- Ability to communicate verbally and in written form
- State Certification from Board of Nursing
- BLS preferred

Job summary 8

The Nursing Assistant performs nonprofessional direct and indirect patient care activities under the supervision of a registered professional nurse. Assists in providing high quality, cost-effective care by performing delegated tasks.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Assists in direct patient care by providing basic physical care to promote patient comfort as directed by the Registered Nurse.
Assists all assigned patients with activities of daily living according to need in a timely manner.
Neatly and securely make all assigned beds.
- Obtains and records assigned patient specimens on schedule.
- Performs assigned tests such as glucose monitoring, urine and stool testing and maintains quality control testing & logs, according to department policy.
- Performs routine phlebotomy services, excluding line draws, in departments determined by management.

Requirements & Skills 8

High school diploma or equivalent
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support or HeartSaver First Aid within 30 days of hire date
Prior patient care experience preferred

Job summary 9

The Nursing Assistant provides personal nursing care to the patient under the direction of a licensed registered nurse (RN). Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living including self-care needs. Performs routine assigned tasks and reports patients' status and concerns to the Registered Nurse (RN).

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Performs tasks associated with activities of daily living, including assisting with nutrition and hydration, elimination, personal care, positioning devices, restraints and restorative care.
Takes vital signs including, pulse and blood pressure.
Helps patients with their basic needs, i.e., bathing, dressing and feeding.
- Performs a variety clerical duties, which include but are not limited to routing patient reports as appropriate.
- Uses organizational skills to keep unit running smoothly and uses prioritization skills to meet deadlines as indicated. Provides assessment data.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills 9

High School Diploma or equivalent: Preferred
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Required
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: Required
- Phlebotomy certificate: Preferred

Job summary 10

A Nursing Assistant assists the nursing staff by performing assigned duties.

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Requirements & Skills 10

High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher preferred
No experience required
SRNA - Certified as State Registered Nurse Assistant
BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position
- Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
- Works under minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

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