Job Description

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JOB SUMMARY

Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice. Reports to: Director, Charge Nurse, House Supervisor FLSA: Non-exempt Grade: N34 EEO: □ 01 Officials and Managers X 02 Professionals □ 03 Technicians □ 04 Sales Workers □ 05 Administrative Support Workers □ 06 Craft Workers □ 07 Operatives □ 08 Laborers and Helpers □ 09 Service Workers Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Required Skills

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Certifications:

• X Basic Life Support (BLS)
• X Handle With Care

Licenses:

• RN
• Certification in Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training within 30 days of hire- required (Handle with Care)

Minimum Work Experience • Minimum of 1 year of patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment. Documents patient care given. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family. Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs. Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient. Maintains a safe environment for patients and staff through continuous monitoring and intervention.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

Self and Staff Development Completes general and organizational unit specific annual requirements and certifications. Attends 75% of staff meetings. Consistently projects a positive professional image through appearance and behavior.

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Has a willingness and ability to perform additional duties and responsibilities in different areas of the department on as-needed basis or as determined by management. Demonstrates the philosophy of team concept. Participates in group projects and staff meetings with suggestions that enhance the work environment and increase productivity.

LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

Follows established hospital and unit specific policies. Exhibits willingness to resolve problems as they arise.

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Populations Served X Young Adult (17 to X Middle Adult (30 years to X Older Adult (>60 years) Protected Health Information Type of Protected Information Accessed: X Demographic X Clinical X Insurance X Financial X Complete Medical Record Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure While performing this job, occupational exposure is present for all employees Physical Requirements - Physical Dexterity and Effort: Rarely Bending/Stooping □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly Climbing X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Keyboard Data Entry □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly Kneeling □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly Lifting/Moving Patients □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly Reaching □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly Running rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Sitting □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Squatting □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Standing □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly Walking □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs. □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly Pushing / Pulling:lbs. □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly Pushing/Pulling: over 75 lbs. □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : 0-25 lbs. □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) :lbs. □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Lifting/Carrying (non-patient) : over 75 lbs. X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Visual Acuity, Hearing and Speaking: Rarely Audible Speech □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly Hearing Acuity □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly Smelling Acuity X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Taste Discrimination X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Vision: Depth Perception □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly Vision: Distinguish Color □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly Vision: Seeing Far □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Vision: Seeing Near □ rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, X constantly Biological: Rarely Biohazardous waste/ hazards □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Blood and/or bodily fluids □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly Communicable diseases/pathogens □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Chemical: Rarely Asbestos or lead X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Cytotoxic Chemicals X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Dust X rarely, □ occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Hazardous Chemicals □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Gases/Vapors/Fumes □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Hazardous Medication □ rarely, X occasionally, □ frequently, □ constantly Latex □ rarely, □ occasionally, X frequently, □ constantly

Job Tags

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