The Nurse Aide is responsible for performing basic nursing procedures in assisting in the care of patients.

• Provides personal care including bathing, shampooing, shaving, back rubs, positioning patients, making beds, preparing patients for meals, feeding patients, and passing ice water.
• Answers call lights and bells promptly and responds to patient needs.
• Collects specimens including stool, urine, sputum, and other samples as directed.
• Collects and records intake and output accurately.
• Obtains and records vital signs and other pertinent patient information according to hospital policy.
• Assists with feeding patients, provides between-meal nourishment, fresh drinking water, and encourages fluid intake when appropriate.
• Assists with patient ambulation and transportation by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed.
• Administers enemas, douches, and inserts rectal tubes as directed and documents appropriately.
• Applies ace bandages, elastic stockings, hot water bottles, ice bags, pads, and humidifiers.
• Provides care for Foley catheters and Levine tubes as directed by nursing staff.
• Applies condom drains, scrotal suspensories, unsterile compresses, and binders.
• Provides postmortem care and transports bodies to the morgue.
• Applies restraints and side rails to maintain patient safety.
• Observes isolation precautions and provides care to patients in isolation.
• Assists with colostomy care.
• Sets up orthopedic appliances and equipment.
• Delivers messages, runs errands, and answers telephones as needed.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Identifies and reports safety hazards and assists with incident reporting.
• Prepares patients for surgery, radiology, and other diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
• Assists with patient examinations and treatments by providing equipment, supplies, and proper room setup.
• Cleans and restocks patient care areas, supplies, and equipment.
• Assists in orienting new patients to their surroundings.
• Maintains sanitary and safe conditions in nursing and service areas.
• Participates in team conferences, staff meetings, and in-service education programs.
• Assists other hospital departments and personnel as needed.
• Assists with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.