Summary: A professional care provider who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients, providing care through the continued utilization of the nursing process in collaboration with other health team members. #Assists patients with activities of daily living and provides basic nursing care activities to all patients. #Assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse in charge of the unit. #The Nursing Assistant I will process information on the Center#s Health Information System as required in performing job responsibilities. Duties: # #Observes the GMC#s attendance policy. #Complies with departmental policies for reporting to work on time and for complying with designated meal/break period time frames. #Attends and Participates in department meetings. Identify self in a pleasant and positive manner. #Assists patients, family members or other clients with concern and empathy. #Demonstrates effective communication recognizing diversity among age groups, cultures, and educational levels #Works consistently in a positive and cooperative manner with other employees in and outside the departmental unit. #Assists other team members in the performance of their assignment # Supports final decisions even when such decisions may not entirely reflect one#s own opinion. Values and incorporates the contributions of people from diverse backgrounds; demonstrates respect for the opinions and ideas of others. Willingly meets changing needs of both patients and other staff. #Is flexible regarding scheduling, shift and department changes. #Demonstrates commitment to excellence by looking for ways to improve and promote quality. # Participates in the nursing plan of care in collaboration with the Registered Nurse. #Implements nursing care on individual patients as directed by the Registered Nurse. #Documents nursing care and essential data on the appropriate chart and forms according to established procedure. #Consistently and accurately records essential data utilizing all charting forms and records correctly as directed by RN. #Accurately performs basic skills in providing patient care. #Has thorough knowledge of all established procedures and how to apply them. Maintains supplies and equipment on the nursing unit. #Consistently aware of costs containment program. #Projects future needs for equipment and supplies. #Initiative/Job knowledge - has thorough knowledge of all phases of job. #Attempts to learn all job related tasks in his/her department. # Responds to queries from staff members and visitors appropriately; or refers the questioner to the most reliable source of information available. #Offers assistance and/or responds to queries for assistance from physicians on the unit promptly and courteously. #Communicates effectively with other departments in the hospital to ensure that the daily operation of a nursing unit may be maintained efficiently and accurately. #Maintain courteous use of the telephone when scheduling tests, ordering diets, procuring supplies, etc., making certain to relay information accurately and concisely. Required: Completion of high school diploma or equivalent. Certification by State certified nursing assistant program as a Nurse Aide I. #Up to date on CPR. #Must be able to work under the direction of a licensed nurse and follow written or verbal instructions effectively. #Participates in educational conferences, completes education in-services, and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to areas of practice. #