What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Aide position at Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.?
Nurse Aide
Requisition ID
2026-39021
Category
Nursing
Job Locations
US-KY-Harlan
Community
HARLAN APPALACHIAN REGIONAL HOSP.
Posted Date
8/5/2026
Position Type
Regular Full-Time
Department
Psych Nursing - Unit 1
Facility/Process Level : Location
US-KY-Harlan
Requisition Post Information* : External Company Name
Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc.
Requisition Post Information* : External Company URL
www.arh.org
Facility/Process Level : Postal Code
40831
Facility/Process Level : Address
81 Ball Park Road
Qualifications:
High School GED equivalent Preferred
Nurse Aide training program Required
Three (3) months on-the-job training is required to attain proficiency of performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.
Additional training may be required and given, to work in some areas; i.e. competency listing with the State of Kentucky to work in SNF.
Responsibilities:
Provides personal care including bath, shampoo, shave, back rub, positions patients, makes beds, prepares
patients for meals, feeds patients, and passes ice water.
Answers all signal lights and bells promptly to determine and meet patient needs.
Collects specimens, stool, urine, sputum, etc.
Collects input and output and records appropriately.
Collects input and output and records appropriately.
Collects and records vital signs on patient. Obtain and records pertinent patient information per hospital policy.
Assists and/or feeds patients, provides between meal nourishment’s, provides fresh drinking water and
encourages fluids when indicated.
Assists in progressive ambulation of patients by wheelchair, stretcher, and bed.
Administers enemas, douches and inserts rectal tubes and documents appropriately.
Applies ace bandages and elastic stockings, fills hot water bottles, ice bags, pads and humidifiers.
Cares for Foley catheters and Levine tubes as instructed by nurse.
Applies condom drains and scrotal suspensatories, unsterile compresses, and binders.
Gives postmortem care and transports body to morgue.
Applies restraints and siderails to assure safety of patients.
Observes isolation technique and gives direct patient care to patients on isolation.
Assists in colostomy care.
Sets up Orthopedic appliances.
Runs errands, delivers messages, and answers telephone.
Maintains a safe environment.
Observes for and reports safety hazards,and prepares incident reports.
Prepares patients for surgery, x-ray and other therapeutic and diagnostic procedures.
Prepares patients for examination and treatment:
a. Remains with patients unless relieved.
b. Performs such duties as providing proper equipment, supplies, and adjusting lights.
c. Cleaning up and restocking of area, including supplies and equipment.
Assists in the orientation of the new patient to his surroundings.
Assists in maintaining a sanitary and safe environment in service and nursing areas.
Participates in team conferences, in-service education programs and staff meetings.
Assists other hospital employees as needed, i.e. OR Aide returning patients from the Recovery Room, x-ray, etc.
(when indicated).
Assists with admissions, transfers, and discharges of patients.