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- JOB SUMMARY
Enhances the effectiveness of the clinical team by collecting patient data, responding to resident/patient requests, providing personal care, and maintaining the clinical environment.
- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PROVIDES PATIENT CARE
By prioritizing, planning and completing patient care as assigned
attending to personal care needs
assisting with patient transfers and ambulation
obtaining accurate vital signs and other clinical parameters and and specimens including: blood sugar readings, EKG’s and drawn blood samples
responding to patient requests
requesting RN or LPN supervision with new or unfamiliar tasks.
Reviews Policy and Procedures prior to performing tasks that are unfamiliar.
ESTABLISHES A COMPASSIONATE ENVIRONMENT
By providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families and other associates.
PROMOTES CUSTOMER SERVICE
By greeting patients, visitors, and associates in person and on the telephone
answering questions within the scope of practice
relaying calls to patients
giving directions
and referring inquires to clinical staff and physicians.
COMMUNICATES INFORMATION
By collecting and documenting in the patient record
providing clinical reports at regular intervals to fellow Nursing Assistants and nurses
notifying RNs of significant findings or change in patient condition.
DOCUMENTS RESIDENT/PATIENT CARE SERVICES
By recording information in the chart as soon as possible after collection
recording intake/output totals at the end of shift or specified times
records patient activity and care on the chart.
MAINTAINS PATIENT CONFIDENCE AND ORGANIZATIONAL CONFIDENTIALITY
By keeping information confidential
responding to patient requests using Tact and diplomacy.
COLLECTS RESIDENT/PATIENT INFORMATION
By operating patient care equipment, including blood glucose monitor, blood pressure cuffs, lifts and scales according to policy and procedure
observing patient response to care
engaging patient in conversation and acting upon responses or requests.
PROVIDES A SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT
By completing environmental rounds
keeping patient rooms, supply rooms and hallways free from clutter
applying infection control policies and procedures to daily practice
and other unit specific equipment checks and maintenance duties
meeting dress code requirements and maintaining adequate personal hygiene.
SUPPORTS UNIT EFFICIENCY
By cleaning and restocking patient equipment
assisting with cleaning and monitoring of equipment
contribute to PI activities
using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results
reporting maintenance and equipment issues per policy
reporting to assigned unit on time, ready to meet the responsibilities of the position and Punching in and out as per Good Shepherd policy and maintaining Etime sheet as necessary.
MAINTAINS TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
By identifying own learning needs
attending educational workshops
by seeking resources to meet learning needs
attending unit meetings
reading unit memos and meeting minutes and meeting ongoing mandatory education requirements.
CONTRIBUTES TO ORGANIZATIONAL TEAM EFFORT
By arriving on duty as scheduled; maintaining attendance
demonstrating flexibility in response to change
acting as support personnel and perform assigned duties independently to allow licensed associates to complete their responsibilities
by offering to assist other associates with patient care and unit activities that arise throughout the shift.
Participate in orienting new employees
- QUALIFICATIONS
_To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
_Education
High School Diploma required
Work Experience
1 year acute or long term experience preferred
Licenses / Certifications
Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required
GOOD SHEPHERD'S UNIVERSAL FLU PROGRAM
As a health-care provider, we have a professional and ethical obligation to protect our patients and residents from developing further complications.
GOOD SHEPHERD'S UNIVERSAL FLU PROGRAM
To protect our patients and residents, Good Shepherd requires influenza (flu) vaccinations for all Associates, licensed independent practitioners, contracted, agency and temporary employees, students and volunteers.
***Important Note: Good Shepherd Penn Partners is a drug and tobacco free work environment. As a result, candidates selected for employment may be subject to a drug screen test, which includes nicotine. Good Shepherd and Good Shepherd Penn Partners also requires the COVID vaccination for all employees.***
Good Shepherd is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Overnight shift
Supplemental schedule:
- Holidays
- Overtime
Weekly schedule:
- 3x12
- Rotating weekends
Ability to Relocate:
- Center Valley, PA 18034: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
