Description
Additional Job Information
24 Hours per Week
Mid Shift
11 : 00 a.m. to 11 : 00 p.m.
Weekend / Holiday Rotation Required by Department
Benefit Eligible
Overview
Job Summary
Provides direct patient care to support the licensed professional nurses responsible for a team of patients to ensure a safe environment for patients by reducing risk of harm.
Collects vital information on the patient and reports such to the RN which contributes to the overall assessment of each patient and any changes to a patient's condition.
Job Responsibilities
Implements direct patient care under the supervision of the nurse, promoting patient and family centered care in a healing environment.
Administers or assists patients with ADL, performs VS, l&O, fall and pressure ulcer prevention measures, foley care, phlebotomy, or point of care testing as requested.
Collects clinical data and information on patients, and reports changes in patient status to the nurse. Assists nurse with patient and family education.
Documents all patient care activities provided.
Ensures availability of supplies and equipment to meet each patient’s needs.
Participates in activities that promote safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Participates in professional development and lifelong learning, as well as acting as 1 : 1 patient safety sitter as necessary.
Boone Health has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.
Performs Other Responsibilities as Assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Degree : High School Diploma or GED
Experience : No Experience
Supervisor Experience : Non-Required
Licenses & Certification : Non-Required
Preferred Qualifications
Licenses & Certification : Certified Nurse Assistant
Work Shift
Evening Shift (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Legal Statement
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position.
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Equal Opportunity Employer