Under direction of professional nurse, performs patient care activities to meet the personal needs and comfort of patients, assisting members of the health care team, and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
What you will do
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Performs and assists with various aspects of patient care under general supervision. Work performed evidences completion of tasks as shown in patient outcomes, documentation and/or completed work. • Determines nature of patient's visit. • Takes and records patient’s vital signs recording temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration. • Prepares patient for diagnostic examination and treatment. • Performs basic lab procedures as instructed. Prepares and forwards specimens (urine, stool and sputum). • Assists with medical procedures and treatments as appropriate, including comforting patients, handing instruments and supplies to physician, wound care, injections, applying bandages and hot cold packs, etc. • Observes and reports patient’s response to interventions/treatment. Completes all documentation requirements in a timely manner. • Provides one-on-one to patients requiring close observation and monitoring to ensure their safety and prevention of injury. • Obtains medical and lab records. • Completes all necessary documentation in patient’s medical records in accordance with the clinic’s charting policy. • Communicates unit activities, needs and problems to appropriate staff regarding patient care. Follows-up with patient/family member/hospital staff as required. • Performs other procedures specific to clinical area. • Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide care, maintains clinical competency and meets patient population needs in a caring, compassionate and sensitive manner.
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Performs technical procedures as delegated and after observation by the RN/LPN according to unit policy:\ • Takes and records patient's vital signs. • Takes and records temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration. • Applies heat and cold. • Takes and records height and weight. • Works within isolation precautions. • Performs pre/post procedural care as delegated. • Applies dressings, compresses, bandages and preoperative skin preps. • Assists others in performance of more complicated treatments or diagnostic procedures as requested/assigned. • Performs other procedures specific to clinical area.
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Provides support to staff: • Collects specimens (urine, stool). • Forwards specimens to laboratory (urine, stool, blood, sputum). • Performs simple record keeping. • Answers patients signal light/bell to determine patient's needs. • Answers phones as requested. • Transports or walks patients as requested. • Communicates to licensed staff regarding patients’ condition changes. • Participates in care planning for patients. • Gives and takes report on assigned patients to RN/LPN care partner at shift change. • Participates in patient care conferences.
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Interacts and communicates in a customer responsiveness and courteous manner in compliance with iRESPECT standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction. Works collaboratively with medical/hospital staff and patients to coordinate and implement patient care activities.
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Prepares and maintains required records, reports and files for administrative and compliance purposes. Maintains patient medical records; documents patient status and care given; performs charting duties; records activities and observations. Utilizes patient computer systems to enter and retrieve data.
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Lifts, positions and transports patients utilizing proper technique and equipment. Accompanies and remains with patient for clinical test or procedures in other departments/areas. Transports charts, specimens, equipment and supplies.
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Responds appropriately to emergency situations and notifies appropriate personnel.
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Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family, department and hospital information. Adheres to established department and organization policies (i.e. HIPAA, Confidentiality, and Compliance Policies).
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Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements. • Attends staff meetings, all mandatory in-service and additional continuing education as required. • Responds to problems/opportunities to improve care. • Supports and participates in the organization’s Performance Improvement initiatives.
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Assists with cleaning, restocking and preparation of patient care and supply areas/rooms (includes supplies, equipment, beds).
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Assists in care and maintains equipment and supplies in preparation for various diagnostic or treatment procedures performed by physicians or nurses, and other staff members.
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Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment for patients and personnel. Adheres to established policies, compliance/quality improvement, patient safety, environment and infection control standards.
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Collaborates with forensic team and law enforcement officials as it relates to the care of inmates and arrestees in order to maintain a safe and secure environment at all times. Observes restraints and forensic policies and procedures.
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Provides coverage for relief and absences as required.
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Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.
