Job Description
Overview:
Under the supervision of the licensed nursing staff, provides direct patient care to assigned patients to assure patient comfort, safety and hygiene needs.
Responsibilities:
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES(*Essential Functions)
EDUCATION
STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code.
CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE
Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers.
DISCLAIMER - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
- Assists patients with basic patient care related tasks, including bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming, feeding, transferring, ambulating, transporting and making beds.
- Cleans and maintains equipment, patient rooms, and other areas as assigned.
- Measures and records vital signs to include blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, glucometer, oxygen saturation, weight intake and output, and food consumption.
- Reports on patient's status changes or requests to licensed nursing staff as observed during rounding and answering the call lights.
- Documents patient care information per policies and procedures in the medical record.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES- Ability to clearly communicate patient's status and care issues to Licensed Nursing Staff.
- Ability to verbally communicate with patients, families, the public and other staff of the department.
- Ability to complete assigned tasks independently.
EDUCATION
- High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Required
- 1 Healthcare/Medical - Nurse: Assistant Preferred
- Certified Nursing Assistant Certified
- Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation
STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Meets the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code.
CONFIDENTIALITY/HIPAA/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE
Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information. Understands and supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers.
DISCLAIMER - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Merrillville, Indiana |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Year Founded | 2013 |
| Website | http://www.methodisthospitals.org/ |
About Company
A recognized leader in Lake County, Methodist offers specialized staff, comprehensive services and technically advanced equipment and facilities. This leadership is a reflection of our commitment to optimize the health and well being of our communities.
We continue to add to our team individuals who are dedicated, motivated, highly skilled, and willing to bring their hearts to share with those we serve.
Additionally, we offer competitive compensation packages and benefits. Our benefits package includes medical, dental and vision insurance coverage. We also provide tuition reimbursement, life insurance and 401k with a fixed hospital contribution, plus a 50% matching contribution. Time away from the hospital is awarded through our Paid Time Off (PTO) benefit plan.
Come and join our team of dedicated professionals here at The Methodist Hospitals. Our continued goal is to deliver excellent healthcare while providing a work environment that is second to none. Excellent career opportunities await you at Methodist Hospitals.
Skills
- Blood Pressureunmatched
- Business Practicesunmatched
- CPR Certificationunmatched
- Certified Medical Assistantunmatched
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)unmatched
- Clinical Assessmentunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Corporate Complianceunmatched
- Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
- Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
- HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched
- Healthcareunmatched
- Healthcare Providersunmatched
- High School Diplomaunmatched
- Hospitalunmatched
- License Managementunmatched
- Medical Recordsunmatched
- Nursing Credentialsunmatched
- Nursing Managementunmatched
- Patient Careunmatched
- Patient Safetyunmatched
- Regulationsunmatched
- State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
- Surgical Nursingunmatched
- Telephone Skillsunmatched
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