Cape Girardeau, MO Banked Monitors Nights
Job SummaryProvide basic patient care duties under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
Essential Functions
- Have a positive attitude, contribute to the team with positive relationships and a strong work ethic.
- Provides excellent customer service for patients, families, and co-workers by treating them in a respectful, courteous, and caring manner
- Promotes a culture of safety : utilize gait belts for transfers, wheelchairs, walkers, good body mechanics, etc.
- Listens well and communicates clearly and tactfully
- Actively participates in purposeful rounding to include 5 Ps +1 (Pain, Potty, Position, Presence, and Possessions + Plan of Care) and recognizes that rounds will happen with our patients, not on our patients
- Follows infection prevention guidelines
- Obtains and accurately documents vital signs and Intake and Output, daily weight, specimen collections, and ambulation for all patients when applicable
- Responds to patient needs and requests in a timely manner with courtesy
- Answers all call light phone calls in a timely manner following the patient experience initiatives
- Reports any abnormal or unexpected findings to the nurse caring for the patient
- Performs or assists patients with activities of daily living to include meals, ambulating, personal hygiene, dressing patient, changing bed linens, assisting with toileting, and turning / repositioning
- Transports patients to / from other departments throughout the organization
- Assures patients remain on telemetry and notifies Banked Monitors when patient is coming off telemetry or leaving the floor for any reason
- Documents all care provided accurately and in a timely manner
- Follows patient experience initiatives including the no pass zone and commit-to-sit.
- Conducts handoff with oncoming staff at the bedside
- Functions as a Patient Safety Attendant as needed with appropriate training
- Any other duties as needed to drive to the Vision, fulfill the Mission, and abide by the Values of the organization
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
- Formal or on the job training
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant preferred
- BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire required
- Current CNA or PCT, attended an approved UAP training course, or has documented work experience as a CNA, EMT or surgical tech in the past three years as noted in state regulations
30+ days ago