What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Assistant (NA) - Emergency Department position at Advocate Aurora Health?
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Completion of a applicable state State Approved Nurse Aide I course required. Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Participates in the implementation of the nursing process by giving direct care to patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN).
2. Performs special procedures correctly under the direction of Registered Nurse (RN).
3. Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, co-workers, and facility.
4. Ensures complete, accurate and timely communication of patient information.
5. Communicates to the team, co-workers, patients and family members in an effective, positive and professional manner.
6. Takes personal responsibility and initiative for performance, professional growth and development.
7. Provides age/developmentally appropriate patient care in accordance with Age/Developmental Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Strong oral and written communication skills. Performs effectively with frequent workload changes and competing demands. Basic computer skills.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Contact with patients, family members, visitors, co-workers, and medical staff under wide variety of circumstances. Regular exposure to blood-borne diseases, infectious and contagious diseases. Subject to multiple interruptions. Occasional exposure to radiation hazards Possible exposure to cleaning agents/chemicals Occasionally subject to irregular hours Uses personal protective equipment.