Nursing Assistant, Maternity

Company: University of Pennsylvania Health System
Location: West Chester
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

General Summary StatementProvides patient care under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Performs duties that support the operation of the nursing unit. Adheres to Nursing Policies and Procedures and Organizational Goals and Objectives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Patient Care Responsibilities1.Provides age appropriate care for the patient population served. For example, gives consideration to growth & developmental phase of life, to age related factors such as thermal regulation, nutrition, safety and functional needs of the patient.2.Uses appropriate resources for patients with special needs such as language barriers, sensory problems, altered cognition, cultural and religious needs.3.Integrates principles of infection control & infection prevention into practice.4.Uses standard precautions and uses personal protective equipment.5.Interacts with the patient in a manner that preserves patient dignity, privacy, and meets psychosocial needs of the patient.6.Bathes patients and provides assistance with hygiene. (Includes baths, mouth care, shaves males, combs hair, and washes patient's hair as requested.)7.Changes bed linens for occupied and unoccupied beds.8.Changes incontinent patients promptly and provides appropriate skin care.9.Empties bedpans, urinals, commodes, and assists patient to the bathroom.10.Assists patients with meals, feeds patients as needed.11.Distributes nourishment's as scheduled.12.Provides fresh water at bedside as appropriate.13.Measures and records intake and output.14.Positions patients correctly, align and support torso and limbs as directed and per patient comfort.15.Transports patients via wheelchair or stretcher using safety measures appropriate for patient and vehicle.

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