Nursing Assistant

• PRN Position Only

PURPOSE:

The Non-Certified Nurse's Aide (NCNA) provides basic, supportive patient care under the direct supervision of licensed nursing staff in the acute care environment. This role assists with daily activities, promotes patient comfort and safety, and contributes to efficient unit operations. The NCNA is an essential member of the care team, ensuring that patient needs are met promptly and compassionately.

ENVIRONMENT:

Lincoln Health is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital. The facility employs employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Patient Care

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, and feeding.
• Measure and record vital signs (if permitted by facility policy) and report abnormalities to licensed staff.
• Assist with patient mobility: repositioning, transferring, ambulation, and use of assistive devices.
• Monitor and report changes in patient condition, behavior, or safety risks to the RN/LPN.
• Provide comfort measures such as fresh water, clean linens, adjusted pillows, and environmental preferences.
• Support safe patient transport to procedures, imaging, or other departments as directed.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow infection prevention and control standards, including hand hygiene, PPE use, and isolation protocols.
• Maintain a clean, safe patient environment and promptly report hazards.
• Assist with fall prevention, patient rounding, and safety checks as required by unit policy.
• Document care activities accurately and in a timely manner using approved systems.

Unit Support

• Stock and organize supplies, equipment, and patient rooms.
• Assist nursing staff with equipment setup and maintenance within scope of responsibility.
• Respond promptly to call lights and patient requests.
• Support admission, discharge, and