Responsible for providing basic bedside care to an assigned patient or group of patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse / Licensed Practical Nurse. Provides close observation of a patient and alerts a nurse on duty of any changes in the patient's condition.

1. Performs basic nursing procedures required for all patients such as feeding, turning, transferring, hygiene, taking vital signs, answering call lights, reporting any changes to Registered Nurse, etc.
2. Receives assignment and listens to verbal report at start of shift.
3. Records patient data in electronic medical record.
4. Keeps unit clean and organized by daily cleaning of utility rooms, linen closet, staff lounge, patient rooms, etc.
5. Knows, understands, and adheres to departmental policies and hospital policies and procedures applicable to the employee but not limited to personnel, safety, infection control, disaster and dress code.
6. Maintains a courteous demeanor by presenting a professional and customer service orientated attitude when interacting with patients, co-workers, families, visitors, physicians, and other health care workers.
7. Distributes food trays to patients. Picks up trays and documents portion (%) taken. Returns trays to cafe.
8. Assists in transport of patients and belongings upon dismissal. Clears room, removing linens, bedpans, etc.
9. Attends Nursing Service meetings and in-service programs on a regular basis.
10. Assists co-workers in completion of their work to promote teamwork.
11. Assists patients with activities of daily living and allows the patient the opportunity for self-care according to his/her capabilities. Activities of daily living include bathing, hair care, shaving, oral care, face care, skin care,
12. Peri Care - to be done daily with the bath or morning care; after every incontinency; for patients with odor problems assuring privacy when performing.
13. Nail Care - to be done at least twice a month.
14. Intake and nutrition - Monitor and encourage fluid and food intake in accordance with the resident's diet and fluid order. Offer fluids hourly and documents on input/output chart.
15. Toileting - Monitor and assist residents with bowel and bladder care.
16. P.M. or Hour of Sleep Care - Prepare patients for sleep; offer and administer back rub.
17. A.M. Care - To be done on all patients to include oral care, wash face and hands.
18. Positioning - All patients are to be correctly positioned when in bed or wheelchair.
19. Provide a safe environment for patients as well as yourself and co-workers.
20. Assist social services and activity departments as needed.
21. Able to competently perform the following skills:

• Vital signs
• Catheter care
• Bowel care
• Collection of specimens.
• Care of urinary equipment (i.e. drainage bags, leg bags, urinals, bedpans, leg bands).
• Use of equipment such (i.e. lift, footboards, heel protectors, walkers, wheelchairs, commodes, etc.)
• Applications of braces, artificial limbs.
• Admission and discharge procedures.
• Intake and output monitoring.
• Post-mortem care.

KDHE Certification as a Nurse Aide

BLS Certification