Nursing Assistant - Patient Care Specialist

Company: South Shore Health
Location: Weymouth
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

Job Description SummaryThe Nursing Assistant - Patient Care Specialist at South Shore Health assists in patient care throughout nursing areas, providing direct and indirect support to licensed personnel. This role involves the safe transport of patients via wheelchair or stretcher, dispatch services, and proper documentation of services rendered. Additionally, the candidate functions as an Observer for patients who require constant observation to ensure their safety. General receptionist and clerical duties are also performed to facilitate efficient functioning of the nursing unit. The ideal candidate must understand patient conditions to ensure their care and safety.Job Description1. Patient CareThe Nursing Assistant - Patient Care Specialist demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to provide direct and indirect care to patients under the supervision of licensed personnel.1.1 Observations and ReportingThe candidate observes, obtains, and reports patient data and status to assigned RNs.1.2 Responding to EmergenciesThey respond to changes in patient acuity and emergent situations as directed by nursing staff.2. Professional Development2.1 Maintaining CertificationThe candidate maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.2.2 Precepting and FeedbackThey function as a preceptor to new employees and demonstrate the ability to accept and respond appropriately to feedback and recommendations for change.2.3 Collaboration and CommunicationThe candidate demonstrates professional working relationships with colleagues from all disciplines to promote a positive and encouraging work environment.2.4 Staying InformedThey are accountable for being informed about changes in hospital policy and procedure.3. Safety and Quality3.1 Verifying Patient IdentificationThe candidate verifies patient identification with two identifiers prior to the start of any procedure.3.2 Emergency PreparednessThey understand individual roles and responsibilities in the event of hospital codes and emergency preparedness.3.3 Infection ControlThe candidate complies with the current CDC hand hygiene guidelines through proper handwashing and maintains awareness of Universal Precautions.3.4 Patient SafetyThey demonstrate awareness of each patient's fall risk and the appropriate use of safety devices and identified safety interventions.3.5 Conducting Safety RoundsThe candidate conducts patient safety rounds utilizing SBAR principles and follows the chain of command to communicate any identified patient or staff safety risks.3.6 Proper Body MechanicsThey demonstrate proper body mechanics for all functions and use patient lifts as needed.4. Technology4.1 Utilizing Software ApplicationsThe candidate utilizes software applications required by department and unit standards.4.2 Understanding Downtime ProceduresThey are accountable to understand how to operate in downtime.5. Compliance5.1 Legal and Regulatory StandardsThe candidate works within legal, regulatory, and ethical practice standards relevant to the position.5.2 ConfidentialityThey safeguard the privacy and security of patient information and comply with policies and procedures relating to South Shore Health's privacy and security programs.6. Patient and Family Centered Care6.1 Respecting Patient ValuesThe candidate conveys respect for values, preferences, and expressed needs of the patient and family.6.2 Collaboration and CommunicationThey recognize the patient and family according to patient preferences as important members of the healthcare team.6.3 Involving the Patient and FamilyThe candidate collaborates with the patient and family according to patient preferences in planning, implementing, and evaluating care.6.4 Family ParticipationThey welcome the presence and participation of family members at all times according to patient preferences.7. Age and Culture7.1 Cultural AwarenessThe candidate considers the individual needs of each person with whom they interact.7.2 Cultural KnowledgeThey possess age and cultural knowledge and awareness.7.3 Cultural SensitivityThe candidate interacts with sensitivity in the delivery of care and services of diverse populations as needed.7.4 Utilizing ResourcesThey effectively utilize resources to provide care and services, such as interpreter services and online sources.

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