Nurse Technician
Lifepoint Health®
Fort Worth, TXFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
The Nursing Assistant provides essential support to nursing staff by performing basic patient care duties, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring a safe and clean environment for patients.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform basic patient care tasks including hygiene, grooming, and mobility support.
- Provide general nursing care such as patient positioning, lifting, turning, and use of assistive equipment.
- Assist with toileting using bedpans, urinals, commodes, or ambulation.
- Take and document vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, height, and blood pressure, as well as intake and output measurements.
- Assist in patient admission, transfer, and discharge, including handling personal belongings.
- Maintain a clean and comfortable patient environment.
- Respond promptly to patient call lights, telephone, and paging systems.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Effective Communication and Teamwork Skills
- Ability to prioritize patient needs in a fast-paced care setting.
Qualifications
- Minimum six months of experience in an acute or long-term care facility preferred.
- CPR/BCLS certification required.