Nursing Assistant
At Good Shepherd Rehabilitation, we have a common goal: to help patients and residents reach their greatest potential. We have been dedicated to doing just that from the day our founders welcomed their first resident in 1908. Advancing the field of rehabilitation and enhancing the lives of people with disabilities has been ingrained in our DNA ever since.
With more than 60 locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, including the leading-edge Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital in Center Valley, Pa., we specialize in treating the full range of major and minor injuries, complex illnesses and chronic conditions for patients and residents of all ages and abilities. We transform lives through our curiosity, creativity, expertise and innovation — all so that patients can take control and move forward on the path to independence.
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JOB SUMMARY
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Enhances the effectiveness of the clinical team by collecting patient data, responding to resident/patient requests, providing personal care, and maintaining the clinical environment.
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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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PROVIDES PATIENT CARE
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By prioritizing, planning and completing patient care as assigned
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attending to personal care needs
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assisting with patient transfers and ambulation
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obtaining accurate vital signs and other clinical parameters and and specimens including: blood sugar readings, EKG’s and drawn blood samples
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responding to patient requests
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requesting RN or LPN supervision with new or unfamiliar tasks.
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Reviews Policy and Procedures prior to performing tasks that are unfamiliar.
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ESTABLISHES A COMPASSIONATE ENVIRONMENT
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PROMOTES CUSTOMER SERVICE
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COMMUNICATES INFORMATION
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DOCUMENTS RESIDENT/PATIENT CARE SERVICES
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MAINTAINS PATIENT CONFIDENCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL CONFIDENTIALITY
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COLLECTS RESIDENT/PATIENT INFORMATION
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By operating patient care equipment, including blood glucose monitor, blood pressure cuffs, lifts and scales according to policy and procedure
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PROVIDES A SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT
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SUPPORTS UNIT EFFICIENCY
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MAINTAINS TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
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CONTRIBUTES TO ORGANIZATIONAL TEAM EFFORT
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QUALIFICATIONS
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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