Nursing Assistant FT Home Health- Oconee/Pickens Counties - Greenville South Carolina

Company: Prisma Health
Location: Greenville, South Carolina
Posted On: 05/05/2025

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.Job SummaryUnder the direction of a Registered Nurse, Licensed Physical, Occupational or Speech Therapist, assumes responsibility for the collection of data related to patient status, performance of basic nursing procedures and therapeutic exercises, on-going collection and documentation of patient data; assistance with treatments and procedures and assistance with maintenance of patient care equipment.Accountabilities

• Provides age-appropriate patient care based upon individualized plan of care as directed by the Registered Nurse (or Licensed Professional) including the patient's physical, emotional needs, cultural, spiritual, psychosocial and educational needs.
• Demonstrates effective use of time and resources in the delivery of assigned patient care.
• Adheres to policies related to patient rights, confidentiality and customer service standards.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills in collaboration with other health team members to ensure optimal functioning of the Agency.
• Performs basic nursing procedures and other specific tasks and treatments including thermal application, non-sterile soaks, application of simple dressings, perineal care, foot care and therapeutic exercise.
• Documents and reports patient status and condition which may include vital signs, intakes and out puts, etc. to appropriate RN, PT, OT, ST.
• Adheres to established department policies, procedures, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Practices within guidelines of all applicable regulatory agencies.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and participates in on-going process improvement activities.
• Maintains and / or ensures adequate maintenance of patient medical records and treats as confidential.
• Maintains skills, agency-based competencies and completes annual mandatory continuing education requirements for certification.
• Provides comfort and pain management measures
• Completes required Agency documentation accurately to include documentation of care, charge tickets and mileage reimbursement. Supervisory/Management ResponsibilitiesThis is a non-management job that report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.Minimum RequirementsCompletion of a nursing assistant or patient care tech program.Required Certifications, Registrations, LicensesCNA - NURSING ASSISTANTValid driver's license, an acceptable five-year motor vehicle record as defined by the Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Chart, and a certificate of auto insurance.In Lieu Of The Minimum Requirements Noted AboveIn lieu of school verification of a nursing assistant training course, will accept current or former South Carolina CNA certification as proof of completed state required training at time of hire.Other Required Skills and Experience
  • Evidence of current auto insurance
  • CPR/BLS certification
  • Knowledge of office equipment
  • VitalsWork ShiftDay (United States of America)LocationHome Health Roper MTFacility1021 Home Health - UpstateDepartment10217400 Home NursingShare your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health. More...

        

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