Description
JOB SUMMARY
- Provides direct and indirect patient care under the guidance and direction of the registered nurse.
- Responsible for implementing components of the plan of care through the initiation/completion of procedures relating to basic human, mental health and social needs; comfort and safety measures; activities of daily living; personal care needs; nutrition and fluid need; and elimination needs.
Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Education
- GED or High School Diploma required or current high school student in pursuit of GED to be obtained within one calendar year
- Certification indicating successful completion of a Nurse's Aide/Technician training and competency course preferred.
- BLS required
Minimum Work Experience
- Knowledge of principles of patient hygiene, comfort, and safety measures. Previous experience as a patient care provider helpful.
FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS
Physical Requirements
Sitting - 1-15%
Walking - = Greater than 32%
Standing - = Greater than32%
Bending/Squatting - 16-31%
Climbing/Kneeling - 1-15%
Twisting - 16-31%
Visual and Hearing Requirements
Must be able to see with corrective eyewear if needed.
Color Vision ability required.
Must be able to hear clearly with assistance if needed.
Physical/Environmental requirements
Lifting - 0 -50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance
Carrying - 0- 50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance
Pulling - Up to 200 lbs
Pushing - Up to 200 lbs
OSHA
Direct exposure to body fluids.
LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES
Supports the hospital Mission, Service, and Values
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Age Specific - Pediatrics
- Demonstrates knowledge of pediatric growth and development norms and appropriately addresses abnormal findings.
- Demonstrates competency and knowledge of age appropriate equipment.
- Demonstrates appropriate suction technique using bulb syringe in the infant and toddler patient.
- Demonstrates appropriate awareness of suspected abuse/neglect to pediatric patients and takes measures to report them according to protocol.
- Identifies and plans for appropriate safety precautions to be taken to prevent injury to the pediatric patient.
- Takes vital signs at appropriate sites.
- Is familiar with location and use of pediatric emergency equipment.
Age Specific - Adolescent
- Demonstrates knowledge of adolescent growth and development norms and appropriately addresses abnormal growth.
- Identifies and plans for appropriate safety precautions to be taken to prevent injury to the adolescent patient.
Age Specific - Adults
- Demonstrates knowledge of adult growth and development norms and appropriately addresses abnormal findings.
- Identifies and plans for appropriate safety precautions to be taken to prevent injury to the adult patient.
Age Specifics - Geriatrics
- Demonstrates knowledge of the normal aging process.
- Demonstrates competency and knowledge in the identification of sensorium changes.
Essential Functions
- Assists patients with activities of daily living.
- Assists with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
- Performs treatment procedures under the direction of the registered nurse, such as application of the therapeutic heat/ice.
- Measures temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration, height/weight, and intake and output and reports abnormal values to assigned nurse.
- Collects specimens of stool, urine, and sputum and transports to lab in a timely manner.
- Ability to perform bedside blood glucose monitoring with the Accu-Chek Inform II
- Assists with care such as position, lifting, and transferring patients with proper body mechanisms and ambulating patients as directed by the assigned nurse.
- Transports patients as needed, such as to radiology, surgery, or another nursing unit.
- Assists in maintaining a clean and safe environment by leaving patient rooms in order, by reporting equipment that is out of order, and by cleaning equipment as needed.
- Answers telephone, call system, and greets visitors professionally, and routes information received to the appropriate personnel.
- Contributes it the development of peers, colleague, and others by sharing knowledge and skills, and by providing constructive feedback regarding their practice.
- Promotes confidentiality and uses complete discretion when discussing information.
- Floats to other areas assigned, responds to floating requests with a positive attitude.
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Other duties/Non-Essentials
- Performs additional task as assigned.
- Attends and satisfactorily completes annual competency.
- Completes annual HealthStream assignments as assigned.
- Attends in services on new equipment.
- Participates in 75% of staff meetings as evidence by attendance records.
- Floats to other areas as assigned with a positive attitude.
ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS
T.J. Pledge
I Will Show Compassion
-see all patients, family members, coworkers, physicians, and anyone else at T.J. as my customer.
-recognize that each and every interaction I have at T.J. Regional Health matters
-show kindness and compassion towards my customers at all times
-be sensitive to the personal and private needs of every customer
I Will Cooperate With Others
-maintain zero tolerance for abusive behavior
-listen and be willing to accept fault when I make a mistake
-never underestimate the power of an apology
-refrain from blame and judgment
-bring a sense of calm to stressful situations
I Will Collaborate With Others
-value myself and every coworker as an equal part of one GREAT team working together
-treat others in a way that I would like to be treated
-participate only in conversations that are courteous, respectful, and reflect positively on my teammates and T.J. Regional Health
-foster a calm and pleasant atmosphere, and refrain from gossip, rumors, and insults
-speak honestly, seek truth, and act with integrity towards my teammates
-value the uniqueness and expertise that each team member contributes to the whole
-meet the need of the moment, regardless of whether or not it is considered part of my job
I Will Communicate
-smile - at everyone
-always introduce myself, my role, and my purpose use body language, eye contact, and tone of voice that shows respect in every interaction
-follow the 10/5 rule: always acknowledging people at 10 feet away with a smile and always greeting people at 5 feet away
-escort any customer in need (visitors, patients) to their destination
I Will Adapt To Change
-be a part of the solution when I am presented with a challenge
-embrace change and set the example for those around me
-accept openly when there are changes that T.J. Regional and/or I have no control over
-manage the expectations of others by explaining duration and next steps as often as needed
I Will Be A Champion
-serve with passion
-view myself as an owner of T.J. Regional Health and act accordingly
-take responsibility for the physical appearance of T.J. Regional Health, including my work area
-go out of my way to daily thank and compliment my customers and coworkers
-dare to make a difference and be exceptional
-constantly try to improve myself and T.J. Regional Health
-speak positively about T.J. Regional, while at work and in public places outside of work
