• Job Description

  Req#: 1355793
  Job Summary:
  
  Under indirect supervision of Unit Supervisor, and under direction of licensed staff, performs variety of non-professional patient care duties in inpatient hospital setting; is responsible and accountable for assigned tasks.
  
  
  Essential Responsibilities:
  
  
  
  
  • Assists with ongoing data collection; identifies changes in patient status and reports changes to RN/LPN; implements care plan under direction of licensed staff.
  
  
  • Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
  
  
  • Demonstrates technical competence in basic nursing skills and use of simple equipment.
  
  
  • Demonstrates basic competencies to work on specialty unit.
  
  
  • Records data and nursing care activities in medical record following Department/Unit/JCAHO standards.
  
  
  • Utilizes Department and Unit forms per procedures.
  
  
  • Functions with awareness of and applies safety principles and standards, including patient, environment and employee issues.
  
  
  • Utilizes correct body mechanics.
  
  
  • Reports incidents, work related injuries, unsafe equipment or environment to supervisor or other appropriate person.
  
  
  • Functions with awareness of and applies infection control principles and standards, including patient, environment and employee issues.
  
  
  • Functions within parameters of job description.
  
  
  • Maintains confidentiality of patient/hospital information.
  
  
  • Reports off when leaving Unit.
  
  
  • Reports pertinent patient data and problem to licensed staff, charge nurse or supervisor.
  
  
  • Remains calm in emergency patient care/Unit situations; follows established protocols.
  
  
  • Assists as directed during Code 500 (Chest compression and runner to lab).
  
  
  • Practices within Hospital, Department and Unit standards/policies/procedures.
  
  
  • Locates and uses Facility and Hospital manuals, and other reference manuals/books when necessary.
  
  
  • Completes mandatory JCAHO inservices annually.
  
  
  • Completes CPR recertification of 24 months - Level C.
  
  
  • Attends at least three Unit Staff Meetings.
  
  
  • Reads/signs minutes of Staff Meetings not attended.
  
  
  • Seeks guidance, direction or supervision when unsure of procedures/actions needed.
  
  
  • Participates in peer evaluation when requested by supervisor.
  
  
  • Demonstrates sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of specialization.
  
  
  • Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care and/or service appropriate to age groups served.
  
  
  • Demonstrates knowledge skills, and abilities necessary to provide culturally sensitive care and/or service.
  
  
  • Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned.

• About the company

  Providing high-quality, affordable health care services and improving the health of our members and the communities we serve.

Notice