Ouptatient Nursing Assistant - Wound Care

Located in the heart of Anderson, South Carolina, AnMed is a dynamic, not-for-profit health system dedicated to delivering exceptional care with compassion, innovation, and integrity. At AnMed, our mission is simple yet powerful:To provide exceptional and compassionate care to all we serve.AnMed has been named one of the Best Employers in South Carolina by Forbes, reflecting our commitment to a supportive, inclusive, and purpose-driven workplace. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to grow in a new direction, you'll find opportunities to thrive, lead, and make a meaningful impact here.Duties & ResponsibilitiesProvides personal care such as bathing, skin care, turning and positioning, and toileting needs.Assists patients with meals, ambulation and other activities of daily living (ADLs).Obtains and documents vital signs and reports abnormal results to the patient's nurse.Measures and records intake, output, height and weight.Participates in hourly rounds on patients, assessing pain, positioning, potty (toileting needs), placement of personal items and call light within reach, and VTE prophylaxis in place. Matrix.Responds promptly to patient needsMaintains a safe, therapeutic environment by minimizing noise, protecting patient privacy, keeping patient rooms free of obstructions, and reporting damaged equipmentFollows fall-prevention protocols and uses Safe Patient Handling equipment as required, lifting no more than 35 pounds unassistedImmediately reports adverse patient reactions to the nurse and intervenes when unsafe, illegal, or unauthorized care is observedAdheres to universal precautions, including hand hygiene and required infection control or isolation measuresActively participates in professional development by:Communicating learning needs to the nurse or nurse managerCompleting at least 9 hours of continuing education annually, in addition to mandatory educationAttending a minimum of 75% of unit conferences annuallyAssists with front desk functions, including scheduling support, answering phones, and patient check-in/check-outPerforms other duties as assignedQualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED equivalentPrevious experience (Preferred)*RN students may be eligible to be considered for Student Nurse Technician opportunities. Students must be able to provide a copy of their college transcript showing successful completion of class requirements .Benefits*Medical Insurance & Wellness OfferingsCompensation, Retirement & Financial PlanningFree Financial CounselingWork-Life Balance & Paid Time Off (PTO)Professional DevelopmentFor more information, please visit: anmed.org/careers/benefits*Varied benefits packages are available to employees in positions with a 0.6 FTE or higher