POSITION PURPOSE:

Care for Med/Surg patients under the direction of nursing and medical staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Answers and responds to call lights or alarms to determine patients’ needs.


• Bathes, dresses and undresses patients.


• Serves and collects food trays and feeds patients that require help.


• Transports patients or assists patients to walk.


• Turns and repositions bedfast patients, alone or with assistance, to prevent skin breakdown.


• Changes bed linens, runs errands within the hospital, directs visitors and answers telephones.


• Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rates, food and fluid intake and output, as directed.


• Performs patient accu-checks and reports results appropriately.


• Straightens patient rooms as necessary and makes sure the walkways are free of clutter to provide an environment to assist in fall prevention.


• Document in electronic medical record as necessary.


• Report changes in patient status or needs to licensed personnel in a timely manner.


• Supports and participates in department performance improvement.


• Adheres to policies and procedures of Medina Healthcare System.


• Other duties as assigned or delegated by licensed personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


• Current Texas Certified Nurse Assistant.


• Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English.


• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.


• Must be able to lift over 50 pounds.


• Must be able to sit and walk for extended periods of time.


• Must be able to bend, squat, push, stoop, and pull as needed especially in fulfilling patient care activities.