Details
Posted : 19-Sep-24
Location : Santa Fe, New Mexico
Salary : Open
Categories : General Nursing
General Nursing
Internal Number : 70058450
Description
POSITION SUMMARY : Expedites problem resolution of patient flow barriers through inter-departmental collaboration including direction of environmental services, lab, radiology, pharmacy, case management, respiratory therapy, patient care unit associates and other associates as indicated to maintain patient flow .
Maintains communication with the Administrative Supervisor and Patient Intake Center (PIC) throughout the shift. Coordinates patient room assignment, prioritized bed flow issues and communicates plan to PIC.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
EDUCATION : High School Diploma. Completion of the Advanced Certified Nursing Assistant training required or must obtain within six months from date of hire or date of transfer.
CERTIFICATION / LICENSES : Certified nursing assistant certification required or must be obtained within 3 months from date of transfer or hire.
BLS issued through American Heart Association required.
SKILLS :
- Basic computer knowledge
- Ability to communicate in English effectively both verbally and in writing
- Demonstration / completion of annual competencies
- Age Appropriate Competencies
- Effective communication for interdepartmental collaborative relationship building
- Data collection and trending on key metrics
- Demonstrates principles of AIDET communication process
- Uses technology to enhance real-time communication ? phone, pager, tablet
- Performs responsibilities consistent with hospital safety policies
- Performs responsibilities consistent with adherence to infection prevention policies.
EXPERIENCE : Minimum of three (3) years? experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant in an acute hospital setting, or relevant experience preferred.
NATURE OF SUPERVISION :
Responsible to : Nursing Director of Float Pool
ENVIRONMENT :
Bloodborne pathogen : B
Works irregular hours. Multiple simultaneous activities of patient care. Exposure to infectious diseases and x-rays. Exposure to varying unpredictable situations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Must be able to handle emergency situations, prolonged, extensive or considerable standing. Has knowledge of and uses good body mechanics.
Occasionally positions, pushes and / or transfers patients or equipment. Hearing and visual acuity within normal limits.
Manual dexterity and fine motor coordination required
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