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This position provides routine patient care to promote patient comfort and contribute to the overall plan of care. This position is responsible for on-going patient data collection and documentation in the medical record; provides a variety of support functions which contribute to the overall efficient operation of the nursing department.
Job Responsibility:
Completes necessary tasks to promote patient health, including assisting patients with basic hygiene needs, maintaining an optimum level of mobility and assisting patients with nutritional intake, as needed
Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements in accordance with facility and standards of care
Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care
Assists in the transportation of patient specimens
Recognizes and reports abnormalities and/or changes in the patients’ health status and responses to treatment to a licensed professional
Promotes continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating to other caregivers the status of patients for which care is provided
Performs procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, consistent with demonstrated competencies and state scope of practice
Provides necessary supplies, support and assistance to medical staff and patients for unit specific procedures, under the direct supervision of a licensed professional
Maintains a clean, orderly and well-stocked environment
May provide general support to the department, including greeting and assisting patients, visitors, physicians, and personnel
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED required
current BLS certification is required
Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in state of practice is required for new hires and transfers
Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) in state of practice is required for new hires and transfers
Certified Medical Assistant
Licensed Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-IV)
Nice to have:
Requires skills and abilities typically attained with one year of medical/clinical/clerical experience
preferably in a hospital, ambulatory surgery center, or prior experience in customer service