Expectations :
Provides direct patient care service on a patient-centered care unit as determined by the patient's plan of care and supervised by a Registered Nurse.
This position may require flexibility of hours.
EDUCATION :
High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalency.
EXPERIENCE / TRAINING :
One year of prior experience in clinical patient care in an acute care setting (Current CNA may be substituted for the one year experience requirement).
- For Women's Services : Experience in OB equivalent, Couplet Care, preferred
- For Behavioral Services : Prior one year experience in acute behavioral health setting, preferred.
Basic computer skills / experience with computerized documentation systems preferred.
Knowledge / experience with use of medical terminology.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS :
Required :
Current Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) issued by American Heart Association
SKILLS :
Must have working knowledge of departmental equipment needed to safely & successfully perform duties.
Must be able to multi-task as needed and communicate effectively and timely to team lead / RN.
Must complete and maintain competency skills required by specific department / unit.
Must be able to perform in a fluctuating / dynamic environment.
Where applicable, performs cardiac surgery prep per infection prevention standards.
Where applicable, ensures monitoring devices are managed per policy and infection prevention standards; including cardiac / telemetry, infant security.
When applicable, under the direction of the RN, contributes to mobility goals, safe patient handling and use of lift / mobility equipment.
Where applicable, follows clinical pathway or additional requirements for specific patient populations, including Trauma, Stroke, Bariatric, Orthopedic and Oncology.
For Emergency Services : When directed by nursing / physician leaders, performs 12-lead ECGs per cardiology standards.
For care of Behavioral Health population : maintains safety of self and environment to ensure patient safety.