Overview
Job Summary
Provides patient care as directed by the professional registered nurse and is accountable for own actions under this direction. Provides a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing and delivers care in a manner that preserves and protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Responsibilities
- Collects patient data.
- Assists in planning patient care.
- Implements patient care as directed.
- Assists with evaluating the plan of care.
- Administers medication as prescribed.
- Provides and reinforces the teaching of individuals and groups of patients.
- Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery.
- Participates in ongoing educational activities.
- Completes assigned goals.
Specifications
Experience
Description: #N/A
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Education
Description
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Training
Description
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Description
Minimum Required: Computer literacy
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Description
Minimum Required: BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; LPN
Preferred/Desired
Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
Reporting Relationships: No
Work Environment
Functional Demands
Label Short Description Full Description
Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart
Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)
Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)
Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.
Functional Demands Rating: Medium
Activity Level Throughout Workday
Physical Activity Requirements – Sitting: Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements – Standing: Continuous
Physical Activity Requirements – Walking: Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects: Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull: Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements – Twisting: Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements – Bending: Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward: Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead: Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl: Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation: Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities: Frequent
Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Occasional
Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell
Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear: Continuous
Sensory Requirements
Color Discrimination: Yes
Near Vision: Accurate
Far Vision: Accurate
Depth Perception
Hearing
Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens: Anticipated
Environmental Requirements – Chemical: Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases: Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures: Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements – Radiation: Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations: Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels: Not Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter: Anticipated
Environmental Requirements - Other
