2. Participates in the development and maintenance of a safe environment. Works to utilize interventions to de-escalate patients and if unsuccessful participates in restraints in accordance with training and education as directed.
3. Assists patient with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, ambulating, meals and nourishment.
4. Assists in moving, lifting, positioning and transporting patients by utilizing proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.
5. Maintains patient safety by performing patient safety checks, utilizing fall prevention alternative devices/strategies as directed, and following the Restraint Policy standards when caring for a restrained patient.
6. Takes and records vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and pulse oximetry). Measures and records patients’ weights and heights.
7. Performs EKGs, Point of Care (POC) tests and bladder scanning. Collects, labels and prepares specimens for transport to lab. Performs other selected unit specific procedures, such as battery changes for telemetry units, checking status of unit equipment, cleaning equipment between patients and proper storage of supplies.
8. Assists RN/Licensed Independent Practitioner with treatments and procedures by preparing patient, obtaining equipment and supplies, helping to position patient, providing the patient with emotional support, and cleaning up equipment and supplies following the treatment and/or procedure.
9. Observes, measures, records oral food and fluid intake. Refills tube feeding bags as directed. Empties and records output, as approved, from a variety of sources, e.g., foley catheter, ostomy appliances and drainage systems. Performs ostomy care on established ostomate patients as directed.
10. Assists with patient admissions, transfers and discharge procedures.
11. Replenishes patient and unit supplies and equipment.
12. Answers telephone using appropriate telephone etiquette. Takes and relays messages. Utilizes intra-departmental communication systems, such as pagers, intercom, as directed.
13. Complies with center-wide policies and with nursing department and unit-based policies, procedures, and guidelines.
14. Attends staff meetings and in-service programs as required or directed. Keeps current with hospital and unit changes by reading communication boards and/or books, bulletin boards, posted notices, reads and responds to UMMHC e mails on a regular basis.
15. Participates in unit-based quality improvement initiatives.
16. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
2. Attends variety of meetings, conferences, seminars as required or directed.
3. Demonstrates use of Quality Improvement in daily operations.
4. Complies with all health and safety regulations and requirements.
5. Respects diverse views and approaches, demonstrates Standards of Respect, and contributes to creating and maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility and acceptance toward all employees, patients and visitors.
6. Maintains, regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
7. Performs other similar and related duties as required or directed.
License/Certification/Education:
1. Minimum of a high school education or GED
2. Current Basic Life Support or Heart Saver certification.
1. Demonstrated clinical experience doing similar work in a clinical setting or other certification required.
2. Must be able to read, write and communicate in English in a clear and concise manner.
3. Must utilize proper safety techniques and body mechanics in all work-related activities.
4. Must have strong interpersonal skills to gather information from individuals, build relationships that support collaborative work within the department and across the organization and provide exceptional service to patients.
5. Must have proven interpersonal skills to provides respectful, culturally and age-appropriate communication with patients, staff, family, visitors and others.
6. Must have proven problem-solving abilities for routine situations and requests assistance from identified resources when more direction is needed.
7. Must be able to remain calm when under stress or in emergency situations.
1. Prior inpatient/outpatient care experience or clinical care training.
2. Medical Terminology and computer skills
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.