Job Summary:

Under indirect supervision of Unit Supervisor, and under direction of licensed staff, performs variety of non-professional patient care duties in inpatient hospital setting; is responsible and accountable for assigned tasks.

Essential Responsibilities:

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• Assists with ongoing data collection; identifies changes in patient status and reports changes to RN/LPN; implements care plan under direction of licensed staff.
  
  
• Assists with admissions, discharges, and transfers.
  
  
• Demonstrates technical competence in basic nursing skills and use of simple equipment.
  
  
• Demonstrates basic competencies to work on specialty unit.
  
  
• Records data and nursing care activities in medical record following Department/Unit/JCAHO standards.
  
  
• Utilizes Department and Unit forms per procedures.
  
  
• Functions with awareness of and applies safety principles and standards, including patient, environment and employee issues.
  
  
• Utilizes correct body mechanics.
  
  
• Reports incidents, work related injuries, unsafe equipment or environment to supervisor or other appropriate person.
  
  
• Functions with awareness of and applies infection control principles and standards, including patient, environment and employee issues.
  
  
• Functions within parameters of job description.
  
  
• Maintains confidentiality of patient/hospital information.
  
  
• Reports off when leaving Unit.
  
  
• Reports pertinent patient data and problem to licensed staff, charge nurse or supervisor.
  
  
• Remains calm in emergency patient care/Unit situations; follows established protocols.
  
  
• Assists as directed during Code 500 (Chest compression and runner to lab).
  
  
• Practices within Hospital, Department and Unit standards/policies/procedures.
  
  
• Locates and uses Facility and Hospital manuals, and other reference manuals/books when necessary.
  
  
• Completes mandatory JCAHO inservices annually.
  
  
• Completes CPR recertification of 24 months - Level C.
  
  
• Attends at least three Unit Staff Meetings.
  
  
• Reads/signs minutes of Staff Meetings not attended.
  
  
• Seeks guidance, direction or supervision when unsure of procedures/actions needed.
  
  
• Participates in peer evaluation when requested by supervisor.
  
  
• Demonstrates sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of specialization.
  
  
• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care and/or service appropriate to age groups served.
  
  
• Demonstrates knowledge skills, and abilities necessary to provide culturally sensitive care and/or service.
  
  
• Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned.

Basic Qualifications: Experience

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• Experience or successful completion of training program (pre-hire, post-hire, or on-the-job) in area of specialty, if applicable.
  
  

Education

• Hospital Aide Training Program or documented completion of equivalent military training course; or equivalent combination of education (lesser) & experience may be considered in lieu of requirements.

License, Certification, Registration

• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
  
  

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, interpersonal relations, and customer service.
• Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone.
• Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
• Training/giving and receiving instructions.
• Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g., organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year Hospital Aide experience.