Overview
Capital Health is the region\'s leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and comprises 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group includes more than 250 physicians and other providers delivering primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Minimum pay reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on hours and position status (e.g., part-time).
Minimum Pay : $17.50 per hour for the listed role. This reflects the base compensation at the time of posting and may be adjusted for location, experience, credentials, or other factors.
Responsibilities
- Provides for safety aspects of patient care (assists with patient restraints, uses correct transfer techniques, follows falls precautions, responds appropriately to emergency situations).
- Provides personal care (bathing, mouth care, evening care, incontinence care under the direction of the RN).
- Applies basic dressings, slings, splints, antiembolism and sequential compression stockings under the direction of the RN.
- Collects specimens such as stool, urine and sputum on a timely basis.
- Empties and cleans ostomy and other device bags; records accurate intake and output per unit standards.
- Provides for nutrition of patients; feeds, monitors tube feedings, delivers nourishment, counts calories accurately and timely.
- Makes pertinent observations about patients; documents observations in patient records and reports findings to the RN.
- Assists with post mortem care.
- Assists with CPR under the direction / supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician.
- Performs phlebotomy, stocks phlebotomy and IV trays, performs glucometer testing, EKGs as determined by unit competency, and records vital signs and pulse oximetry.
- Maintains stocked supplies; keeps a clean, organized environment; participates in additional duties as assigned and adapts to changing unit needs; maintains patient and medication refrigerator logs.
- Checks and signs name to the Unit Code Cart; notifies clinical equipment and charge nurse of any malfunctioning defibrillator promptly.
Minimum Requirements
Education : High school diploma or equivalency.Experience : One year of EMT, military medic, PCA in acute care or equivalent in long-term care; completion of a medical assistant program; or successful completion of two clinical nursing semesters.Other Credentials : AHA BLS. Non-licensed must obtain before end of orientation period.Knowledge and Skills : Proficient in English, verbal and written communication.Special Training : CNA certification is preferred. In lieu of CNA, successful completion of the Capital Health UAP Training program within 90 days of employment.Usual Work Day : 8 HoursPhysical Demands and Work Environment
Frequent physical demands include : Sitting, standing, walking, lifting and carrying objects; push / pull; twisting; bending; reaching forward and overhead; squatting / kneeling / crawling.Occasional physical demands include : Climbing stairs or ladders; wrist position deviation; fine motor activities; keyboard use.Continuous physical demands include : Speaking and hearing.Lifting : Floor to waist 80 lbs; waist level and above 85 lbs.Sensory Requirements : Very good vision (20 / 40), near and far vision, color discrimination, depth perception, and hearing.Anticipated occupational exposure risks : Bloodborne pathogens, chemical, airborne communicable disease, uneven surfaces or elevations, high noise, dust / particulate matter.Job Details
Seniority level : Entry levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Health Care ProviderIndustries : Hospitals and Health CareNotes : Offers are contingent upon successful onboarding and pre-employment physical. Annual flu vaccine is required unless exempt for medical or religious reasons.
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