JOB SUMMARY
This position will performs appropriate advanced indirect and direct patient care at a competent level as directed by a RN, licensed clinician, within the scope of hospital-approved skills inventory according to the needs/age of the patient/population served including, monitoring and EKG; assists with planning and implementing direct patient care; documents care provided in patient medical record in accordance with hospital policies/procedures.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Performs assigned treatments as directed; prepares patient for meals and feeds them; performs/assists with baths; maintains patient rooms in orderly fashion; serves as Unit Clerk and/or monitors patients as assigned.
· Assists personnel in meeting patient/family learning needs; maintains communication with physicians and healthcare team members to ensure quality of care; coordinates schedules of diagnostic testing.
· Considers the diverse needs of each patient, providing and ensuring the highest level of service according to established service standards, optimizing the patient experience.
· Participates in collaborative identification and reporting of patient safety issues, and ensures clean and safe patient environment; seeks assistance with removal of any potential safety hazard from room and reports findings to nurse or charge nurse.
· Transports patients as needed to and from various destinations; assists with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
· As Monitor Tech - Identifies and responds to abnormal findings, pertinent changes in the patient's condition reporting such to the patient's nurse or charge nurse immediately, charts observations and activities.
REQUIREMENTS
· High School Diploma or GED
· 1-3 Yrs in Hospital, Acute Care setting, Medical Facility
· Certified as a Nursing Assistant by the Texas Department of Health.
· Current BLS
EDUCATION
· High School Diploma or GED
CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE
· Certified as a Nursing Assistant by the Texas Department of Health.
· Nursing student having completed fundamentals of nursing
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES
· Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development as it relates to the different life cycles.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Physical Setting:
Experience:
- Caregiving: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Dallas, TX 75231 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Dallas, TX 75231: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
