POSITION SUMMARY: Assists with patient care based on individual patient needs within scope of practice under direct supervision of the Registered Nurse.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Provides supportive care to the Emergency Department patients under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse or physician.
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May perform approved procedures per job description, orientation skills checklist and per policy.
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Demonstrates ability to work effectively as a multidisciplinary team member, supports and assists team members in all activities.
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Communicates in an effective and efficient manner with all documentation and with all co-workers, patients, visitors and physicians.
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Recognizes and reports appropriate data to the Registered Nurse.
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Assists Registered Nurse and physicians with assessments, examinations and treatment.
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Performs and assists with technical skills as defined in scope of practice.
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Performs other duties as in-service, including crutch walking, dressing changes and assisting physician with splint or cast application.
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Adheres to Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District policies addressing standard precautions, safety regulations and guidelines.
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Assists patients from vehicle into wheelchair or on to gurney, as need dictates. Responds to patient and visitor questions and needs immediately and within established standards.
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Maintains patient comfort and privacy.
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Documents patient care performed, including vital signs, bedside care and observations.
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Maintains and prepares rooms between patients and procedures. Assists with preparation of equipment for procedures.
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Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to the patients served.
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Able to interpret data about the patient’s status to identify each patient’s age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Monitors stock and restocks supplies as needed
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Transports patients when instructed by the Registered Nurse.
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Participates in continuing education and department inservice meetings.
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Maintains policies and procedures established by the department.
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Participates in performance improvement activities.
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Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservices meetings and workshops; shows responsibility for on-going education.
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Assists in cost containment through the appropriate ordering and conserving of supplies and equipment.
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Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
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Supports and promotes safety standards, identifies risk situations and intervenes appropriately.
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Knowledge and ability to apply ethical and legal principles to practices.
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:
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High school graduate or equivalent.
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Experience in acute hospital setting or in ambulance.
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Current BLS certification.
AGE OF THE POPULATION SERVED:
Newborn Infant/Pediatric Adolescent Adult Geriatric x All No Patient Care
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Manual dexterity with fine motor ability to operate and handle equipment used in the department.
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Ability to hear spoken words, auscultate physical assessment skills and monitor alarms.
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Ability to see written type.
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Ability to stand for up to several hours at a time.
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Ability to climb stairs.
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Must be able to lift 25 pounds and able to perform tasks of lifting, turning, and transferring patients.
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Sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours.
