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General Ward

Nursing assistants on the general ward

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Overview

Nursing assistants on the general ward carry out nursing measures delegated to them by registered nurses and contribute to nursing assessment and care planning. They observe patients' state of health, recognise when action is needed and document their work. Basic care, help with personal hygiene and mobilisation are part of the job, as are informing and accompanying patients. Depending on delegation they check vital signs, take blood samples, record ECGs and dress wounds. In emergencies they start chest compressions and ventilation with simple aids and use semi-automatic defibrillators.

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Profession by country

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Germany
 
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Austria
 
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Fields of use and typical tasks

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Devices and systems they use

Who they work with

  • Registered nurses
  • Ward nurse manager
  • Nursing assistants and nursing assistant trainees

Frequently asked questions

Which devices do nursing assistants operate on the ward?

The source names semi-automatic defibrillators, simple ventilation aids and oxygen supply. Another job description adds ECG, lung function testing and bioimpedance analysis depending on delegation (example from one facility).

Do nursing assistants work independently?

They carry out delegated measures on their own responsibility, reporting to the ward manager and registered nurses. The aim is to relieve registered nurses in daily clinical work.

Which tasks are delegated?

This differs between wards: one job description includes no tasks delegated by physicians, another includes medication administration, insulin injections, blood sampling, peripheral infusions and tube feeding (examples from individual facilities).

How are working hours organised?

One job description mentions flexible shift scheduling (example from one facility), and remote work is not possible due to the nature of the tasks. Further details on shift models are missing.

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