Job Details

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.