Job Summary
This position involves delivering direct support to a designated group of patients, focusing on daily living assistance and monitoring essential health metrics. The role demands effective collaboration with patients, family members, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals while performing necessary clerical functions as required.
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance with activities of daily living for assigned patients.
- Monitor and record patient intake and output data.
- Manage catheter care effectively.
- Set up telemetry for patient monitoring.
- Conduct glucose monitoring tasks.
- Establish oxygen therapy setups as needed.
- Collaborate with families and the healthcare team to convey patient care information.
- Support the unit by performing clerical and liaison responsibilities.
- Operate within the scope of practice under nursing leadership supervision.
Qualifications
- A high school diploma, GED, or State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) certification is required.
- Demonstrated ability to work under supervision and perform delegated tasks within prescribed competencies.
Adena Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
