Nurse Aide I - Med/Surg Cardiac

About This Role

Assist patients with daily living activities, vital signs, and personal hygiene in a medical/surgical cardiac unit. Maintain a clean patient environment and report changes in patient conditions to ensure high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Support patients/residents with activities of daily living.
• Assist patients/residents with personal hygiene.
• Take vital signs and height and weight measurements.
• Feed and ambulate patients/residents according to specific procedures.
• Maintain patient/resident's rooms in a clean and orderly condition.
• Observe and report changes in patient/resident conditions.
• Orient patients/families to unit and instruct patient on safety measures.
• Assist with clerical work such as answering phones, entering data, and maintaining medical records.
• Maintain stock supply items in inventory management.
• Perform duties as outlined in the scope of Nurse Aide I.
• Perform technical tasks with appropriate training such as administering a 12- Lead Electrocardiogram test and routine venipuncture.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current listing with the DFS Nurse Aide Registry as a Nurse Aide I
• BLS certification

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED

Benefits

Certifications