Transcript Role of the Nurse Assistant

The Role of Non-Licensed
Assistant
Sharon Conner MSN, RN, CMSRN
Clinical Education Consultant
Integris Health
The role of the non-licensed
assistant
• You are an important part of the
health care team.
• You work under the supervision of a
nurse.
• You will be performing tasks and
procedures that meet the patients
hygiene, safety, comfort, nutrition,
exercise and elimination needs.
The role of the non-licensed
assistant
• Role limitations
Never give medications.
Never take oral or telephone orders
from a doctor.
Never tell a patient or their family a diagnosis or
discuss a treatment plan.
Never diagnose or prescribe treatments or
drugs to anyone.
Never supervise or train another non-licensed
assistant.
Do not do anything that is outside your job
description.
The role of the non-licensed
assistant
• Delegation is defined as the means to
authorize another person to perform a
task. The person must be competent to
perform the task in a given situation.
• Who can delegate?
– RN’s can delegate to LPN’s, NA’s, AUA’s and
HUC’s
– LPN’s can delegate to NA’s, AUA’s and
HUC’s.
– NA’s, AUA’s and HUC’s can not delegate.
5 Rights of Delegation
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Right task
Right circumstances
Right person
Right directions and communication
Right supervision
Professionalism
• Is defined as the conduct that
characterizes the mark of a professional.
(professionalism, 2009).
• Examples of professional behavior.
professionalism. (2009). In Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary.
Retrieved March 3, 2009, from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/professionalism
Professional Appearance
• Good hygiene.
• Uniforms that are clean and fit well. Are modest
in in length and style.
• Wear a clean uniform daily.
• Wear your name badge at all times while on
duty.
• Cover tattoos.
• Do not wear jewelry in pierced eyebrows, nose,
lip or tongue while on duty.
• Other jewelry should be keep to a minimum. Do
not wear anything that might scratch a patient.
Professional Appearance
• Wear a wristwatch with a second hand
• Wear shoes that are clean and fit
properly.
• Keep fingernails short, clean and neatly
shaped. Do not wear fake nails.
• Keep hair off away from your face.
• Use makeup that is modest in amount
and color.
• Do not wear perfume, cologne or
aftershave.
• Do use deodorant
Be a team player
• Attributes of a team player
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Report to work on time and when scheduled.
Be ready to work when your shift starts.
Have a good attitude.
Do not gossip.
Maintain confidentiality of the patient and your
co-workers.
– Watch your language
– Be polite and courteous.
Setting priorities
• When you get your assignment you
need to prioritize your care for the
day.
• When prioritizing your care based on
your patients needs and procedures.