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Nurse Aide - Home Care/Hospice

Employer
Altru Health System
Location
Grand Forks, ND
Salary
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Industry
Healthcare
Role
Nurse
Job Type
Long-Term

Job Details

The Nursing Assistant works under the direction of a licensed nurse in the provision of direct patient care including the admission and discharge process. The Nursing Assistant assists or performs procedures according to physician order and nursing delegation, based on validation and skill level. The position identifies changes in patient's condition and communicates these changes to the Nurse immediately. Provides assistance with basic cares, transporting and patient transfers.

Essential Job Functions

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Plan of Care

Contributes to and assists in implementing plan of care that reflects the patient's physical, psychological, social, educational, developmental and rehabilitative needs based on patient's age, ethnic origin, economic status, lifestyle, creed or philosophical beliefs.

Department Specific Functions

Demonstrates competency and ability to carry out department specific functions in accordance to the department's standards of care, policies and procedures. Performs other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Patient Assessment & Reporting

Contributes to the assessment of the health status of patients, including interactions with patient's family members by collecting basic subjective and objective data from observations and interviews, including taking vital signs and reporting and recording appropriately.

Patient Condition

Identifies basic signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status and provides basic information which licensed nurses use in identification of problems and needs.

Pain Management

Reports the patient's self-report/symptoms of pain promptly according to standard operating procedure.

  • Demonstrates understanding and follows infection control policies and procedures according to standard operating procedure.
  • Maintains requirements for age specific competencies for the position and demonstrates the knowledge or principles of growth and developments and the skills necessary to provide patient/customer care/services.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of and compliance with:
    • All pertinent safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
    • Working safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property.
    • The work environment safety procedures and prompt reporting of unsafe practices, procedures, accidents, injuries or other safety violations to the Leader.
    • The use of all safety equipment and personal protective equipment.
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    Safety & Compliance

    • Demonstrates understanding and follows infection control policies and procedures according to standard operating procedure.
    • Maintains requirements for age specific competencies for the position and demonstrates the knowledge or principles of growth and developments and the skills necessary to provide patient/customer care/services.
    • Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of and compliance with:
      • All pertinent safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
      • Working safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property.
      • The work environment safety procedures and prompt reporting of unsafe practices, procedures, accidents, injuries or other safety violations to the Leader.
      • The use of all safety equipment and personal protective equipment.


    Behavior Standards

    • Integrity: We will always do the right thing even when no one is watching.
    • Acknowledge: We will create a welcoming, healing environment.
    • Meaningful: We will provide an exceptional patient experience.
    • Accountable: We will accept responsibility for our actions and behaviors.
    • Listen: We will listen and seek to understand.
    • Team: We will work together to deliver world-class care.
    • Respect: We will treat each other with respect.
    • Understand: We will seek to understand and respond genuinely.


    License, Certification & Registration

    Title Credentialing Body Timeframe When Needed Verified By
    Nurse Aide

    North Dakota Department of Health

    Within 4 Months of Start Date

    Basic Life Support (BLS)

    American Heart Assoc. or American Red Cross CPR for Prof. Rescue

    Within 2 Months of Start Date

    Notes

    Education & Experience

    Degree/Diploma Program of Study Required/Preferred

    Experience

    Experience Required/Preferred

    Knowledge & Skills

    Title Required/Preferred

    Physical Demands

    Activity Frequency
    Sit

    Occasionally (5-33%)

    Stand

    Frequently (34-66%)

    Walk

    Frequently (34-66%)

    Stoop/Bend

    Frequently (34-66%)

    Reach

    Frequently (34-66%)

    Climb

    Not Applicable

    Crawl

    Not Applicable

    Squat/Crouch/Kneel

    Occasionally (5-33%)

    Twist

    Occasionally (5-33%)

    Handle/Finger/Feel

    Frequently (34-66%)

    See

    Frequently (34-66%)

    Hear

    Frequently (34-66%)

    Weight Demands

    Activity Amount
    Lift - Floor to Waist Level

    Medium (20-40 pounds)

    Carry

    Medium (20-40 pounds)

    Push/Pull

    Medium (20-40 pounds)

    Slide/Transfer

    Medium (20-40 pounds)

    Working Conditions

    Condition Frequency
    Indoor

    Continuously (>67%)

    Outdoor

    Not Applicable

    Extreme Temperature

    Not Applicable

    Functional Assessment

    Type
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  • Company

    Do what you love. Make a difference. Join our team of over 4,000 health professionals and support staff committed to caring for the region for more than 100 years.

    At Altru Health System, we are serious about providing an exceptional patient experience and positively impacting the communities we serve. Our physician-led, community-owned, not-for-profit health system serves over 225,000 residents in northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. We are a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.

    If reasonable accommodation is needed to apply or interview for a position, please contact careers@altru.org or 701.780.5123.

    Company info
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    Telephone
    701-780-5123
    Location
    Grand Forks
    North Dakota
    US

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