Unit : Adult Emergency Department / CDU
Summary :
Under the direction of a Registered Nurse / and or LPN, assists with patients’ activities of daily living and plan of care.
Communicates with and supports healthcare team, patients and / or patient’s family or significant other(s).
Maintains and demonstrates high standards of professional ethics.
Position Responsibilities :
Supports the activities of daily living to include bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, feeding, toileting / hygiene, and assisting with mobility and transport.
Demonstrates standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice.
- Performs technical duties as directed by RN / LPN, such as phlebotomy, vital signs, point of care testing, EKGs, bladder scanning, foley catheter care specific to population served and documents appropriately.
- Identifies and communicates changes in patient’s status to RN / LPN and responds appropriately. Demonstrates standard precautions including the care of patients in isolation and safe patient practice.
- Reinforces education of patient and family / responsible party regarding individual care needs and safety issues.
- Participates in Virtua patient satisfaction initiatives and goals. Participates in the performance improvement activities.
Assists in orientation of new hires.
Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required :
Demonstrates required knowledge of basic patient care skills, procedures and standards.
Must have strong communication skills.
Required Education :
High School Diploma or Grade Equivalent Diploma (GED) required.
Must have successfully completed a PCT (or equivalent) course or completion of a fundamentals nursing course in an RN program.
Training / Certifications / Licensure :
BLS certification.
Phlebotomy certification.
Enhances skills through on-going education and training.
Maintains regulatory and departmental level competencies.
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