Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Geneva, NY
Alerion Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Schedule Details

Shift: 3x12

Schedule: D/N ROTATING SHIFT SCHEDULES, Weekends/Holidays

Position Overview

The Nursing Assistant performs various patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary to address the personal need and comfort of patients in an environment that promotes dignity and healing.
Performs vital signs and activities of daily living as outlined on plan of care inclusive of ADL's. Assists on hourly rounding and documents care rendered per guidelines. Meets nutrition needs of patients as outlined in the plan of care, and in accordance with policies and procedures. Performs meal delivery, sets up trays and adaptive equipment; assists with feeding, and distributes nourishments while honoring choices. Properly documents per policy, protocol, and procedure. Maintains patient comfort and safety as outlined in the plan of care and in accordance with policies and procedures. Turns and positions patients, provides skin care, immediately answers call lights/alarms, places mats, positions low beds, etc Assures rehabilitation needs are met as outlined in the care plan and in accordance with policy and procedures, including ROM, ambulation, transfers, proper body alignment, and use of assistive devices. Documents rehab per guidelines .Identifies changes in patient physical and emotional status and reports changes promptly to nurse. Appropriately participates in shift changeover communication providing complete and relevant information about patients for which they provided cared.

Requirements

• 1-2 years experience in Hospital is required 
• BLS required through AHA/RQI
• Minimum High school graduate or equivalent education