The Nursing Assistant is responsible for performing direct and indirect patient care tasks as delegated by the Registered Nurse. The Nursing Assistant functions under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. The primary responsibility of the Nursing Assistant is to provide basic patient cares such as bathing and hygiene, elimination and toileting, nutrition, feeding and hydration, and ambulation and positioning. The Nursing Assistant supports patient safety and patient satisfaction by performing regular patient rounds on the nursing unit and effectively communicating with all team members. A Nursing Assistant II must successfully complete requirements to be a success coach and orient new employees annually or precept students. Nursing Assistant II demonstrates informal leadership by supporting change initiatives and quality improvement on the unit.
Applicable Experience:
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